SIPD UGANDA REPORT ON THE FIRST REGIONAL CONSULTATIVE MEETING ON INTERSEX (SEX DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS) HEALTH AND RIGHTS – KAMPALA, APRIL 2013.   SUMMARY On the 22/04/2013, the Support Initiative for People with congenital Disorders (SIPD) organized the first ever regional consult

The rights of intersexual children are further guaranteed under the Universal Declaration on Human Rights under the following articles: i. Article I – all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Article 2 – everyone is entitled to all the rights and fre

  Thousands of intersex children and youth are faced with double marginalization in Uganda having to deal with intersex stigma and extreme poverty. Over 1,000 children are now registered for counseling and healthcare referrals by SIPD as well as community engagement inclusion. Mo

At SIPD  Uganda, we are ecstatic at the landmark leadership that Malta has taken in recognizing and protecting the rights and bodily autonomy of intersex babies and people. http://www.starobserver.com.au/news/international-news-news/malta-passes-law-outlawing-forced-surgical-intervent