Intersex Awareness Day 2015: Intersex Stories Not Surgeries
Today, October 26, is Intersex Awareness Day (IAD) 2015! The date marks the anniversary of the first public demonstration by Intersex people in North America in Boston, Massachusetts, 1996. Now, with more people openly out and proud about being intersex, and with Malta becoming the first country in the world to ban surgery on intersex infants, we can see change is happening. However, this is only the start and there is still a long way to go! The stories and experiences of intersex people need to be told and heard for law reform to take place and look after the rights of intersex individuals. Want to get involved in spreading the word? Pidgeon Pagonis, intersex activist, lecturer, artist, consultant and all round amazing human being, is at the head of an online Twitterstorm that will take place over Monday October 26, and Tuesday October 27 (depending on where you are in the world). To be a part history this IAD, all you have to do is pledge HERE for your message on intersex awareness to …