Nairobi conference calls for stronger protection of intersex persons across Africa
People born with variations in sex characteristics continue to face stigma, discrimination, barriers to healthcare and difficulties accessing official documents. At the first African Intersex Conference in Nairobi, leaders and advocates called for stronger legal protection, inclusive services and greater participation of those affected in decisions shaping their lives. Building a continental…
The first African Intersex Conference was held in Nairobi, with leaders and advocates calling for stronger legal protection, inclusive services, and greater participation of intersex persons in decisions affecting their lives. The conference marked a historic moment for the community across Africa, as participants gathered to build a continental movement.
Obioma Chukwuike, Chairman of the Board of the African Intersex Movement, emphasized that the conference represented a commitment to ensuring the community shapes its own future, and challenged various stakeholders to turn awareness into practical action.
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