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WEBINAR: Eliminating Harmful Practices against and Promoting Human Rights Protection of Intersex People

On September 12th, the Equal Rights Coalition (ERC) organised a significant webinar titled Eliminating Harmful Practices against and Promoting Human Rights Protection of Intersex People. This event was part of the ERC’s National Laws and Policies Thematic Group and was held in collaboration with LSVD, the United Nations’ Office of the High Commissioner for Human…

Moving Global Intersex Rights Forward

Over the last while, Iranti has been making bold and important moves to further intersex rights on the African continent, and across the globe.  During September 2022, our Intersex Rights Officer, Crystal Hendricks, had the opportunity to meet with Permanent Missions in Geneva for Uruguay, Canada, Australia, Finland, and the Netherlands. During the meetings, she…

Intersex Visibility in Nigeria

In June 2022, Iranti and Intersex Nigeria hosted a session addressing themes and concerns around Visibility of Intersex on the continent Intersex people and intersectionality Violations that intersex people face on the continent Harmful cultural practices Self-determination, bodily autonomy and agency are crucial in affirming one’s human dignity. Iranti has been doing ongoing work to…

Crystal Hendricks appointed as Chair of Intersex Steering Committee of IGLA World

Iranti celebrates the appointment of Crystal Hendricks as the Chair of Intersex Steering Committee of ILGA World. Crystal is a passionate Intersex human rights defender, born and raised in Cape Town. She is the Intersex Rights Programme Officer for Iranti and is involved in various intersex-related activities in South Africa and the Region. She also…