Intersex people

Flyer for the intersex side event at the 63rd UN Human Rights Council
  • Advocacy weeks
  • UN side events

13 September 2026

HRC 63 | From resolution to reality: Ending harmful health care practices against intersex persons

Join us on 15 September for a Human Rights Council (HRC63) side event to discuss how to move from commitments on paper to changes that intersex people can experience in their lives

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  • Press releases & statements

26 March 2026

The International Olympic Committee polices women and girls and fails them

ILGA World responds to the policy announced today by the International Olympic Committee, which reintroduces sex testing and bans trans and intersex women athletes from competing in the female category

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  • Press releases & statements

17 March 2026

Olympics: Sex testing harms all women and girls

The International Olympic Committee has no right to become ‘gender police' of the world, ILGA World, Sport & Rights Alliance, Humans of Sport, and over 70 organisations globally said today

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  • Videos

8 March 2026

International Women’s Day: every LBTI woman’s contribution makes society stronger

What could happen if women could exercise their rights? On International Women's Day, hear from women and ILGA World representatives worldwide

  • Events

4 March 2026

CSW70: Join ILGA World and partners as we advance gender-equitable justice systems

ILGA World will be at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women to uplift the voices of lesbian, bisexual, trans, and intersex women, as well as those of our communities at large. Check out the events that we will co-host, and join us there!

  • Advocacy weeks
  • UN side events

12 September 2025

Fulfilling the human rights of intersex people

On 17 September 2025, join intersex activists and representatives of UN bodies for an HRC60 side event to discuss how to establish intersex-inclusive, human rights-based laws and policies

  • Explainers

16 April 2025

7 recommendations from intersex advocates to guide inclusive change

Reflecting on the landmark Human Rights Council resolution, intersex advocates share lessons learnt that can guide social justice movements pushing for change

  • Stories

16 April 2025

Intersex human rights: one year after historic UN resolution, civil society keeps pushing forward

One year after the historic intersex resolution at the United Nations, civil society organisations release a report summarising ten years of advocacy in United Nations spaces and explaining what steps lie ahead

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  • Campaigns
  • Stories
  • Videos

8 March 2025

International Women’s Day: Listen to the voices of women in our communities

Watch this video on the 2025 International Women's Day, as women in our communities share an important message: "We must continue to fight, and to fight united. #ForAllWomenAndGirls."