The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. The 16 Days of Activism campaign was started by activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991 and […]
Month: November 2022
DO YOU KNOW? INTERSEX IS NOT A GENDER IDENTITY
Intersex people come from all socioeconomic backgrounds, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, faiths, and political ideologies. In addition, intersex people can have different gender identities. Gender identity refers to the personal sense of an individual’s gender regardless of their sex. A 2015 Australian survey reports a similar finding, with 75% of intersex respondents identifying their gender as […]
CELEBRATING INTERSEX DAY OF SOLIDARITY 2022
November 8, 2022, is Intersex Day of Remembrance, which is also called Intersex Day of Solidarity. It is observed annually on November 8, which is aimed at raising awareness on the issues and challenges faced by intersex people globally. Also, it is a call for solidarity from government, human rights organizations, groups, and individuals. Intersex […]
CREATING VISIBILITY: INTERSEX NIGERIA CELEBRATES INTERSEX AWARENESS DAY 2022
On Wednesday, 26th of October 2022, the Center for Healthcare Development and Youth Development (Intersex Nigeria) celebrated Intersex Awareness Day (IAD), IAD is celebrated globally every 26th of October to make to promote dignity, visibility, and equal rights for the millions of people born with variations in sex characteristics. For Intersex Awareness Day 2022, Intersex […]
CHANGING NARRATIVES: DEPLORING POSITIVE MEDIA REPRESENTATION FOR INTERSEX PERSONS IN NIGERIA
Positive media representation for Intersex people is very important, which is why Intersex Nigeria invited the press to the Intersex Awareness Day, held on Wednesday, 26th of October, 2022. In a chat with some media reps, Obioma Chukwuike; Executive Director of Intersex Nigeria, lamented about the zero recognition for intersex people in Nigeria, “…Nobody talks […]
Capacity Strengthening: Financial Management Training for Intersex Nigeria Employees
Employees are a key determinant of an organization’s success and maintaining a well-trained, well-qualified workforce is a critical function of an organization. Intersex Nigeria conducted a 3-day capacity strengthening on Financial Management for its staff. The objective of the Training includes: A better understanding of financial processes, practices, and systems. Staff to use practical and […]
Intersex Nigeria Conducted a 2-Day SOGIESC Workshop for Intersex Persons in Nigeria
Intersex Nigeria conducted a 2-days SOGIESC workshop for intersex persons, on the 24th-25th of October 2022 in Lagos, Nigeria. This workshop was put together by Intersex Nigeria for intersex persons from the different geo-political zones in Nigeria. This SOGIESC workshop aimed at educating, building, and strengthening the knowledge of Intersex persons on Sexual Orientation, Gender […]
INTERSEX NIGERIA PRODUCED A DOCUMENTARY TITLED, ‘IN-BETWEEN SEXES’
Intersex is a category of experiences. There are many ways to have an intersex body; not all involve surgery or parents finding out at birth. Many people might not even be aware that their bodily experiences fall under the intersex umbrella. Intersex Nigeria produced a documentary titled ‘In-Between Sexes,’ this documentary reveals the stories and […]
