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Happy and healthy 2024! |
Protecting intersex peopleNo vote against. True, there were 23 abstensions, but 24 countries voted in favour. On April 4th, 2024, the Human Rights Council of the United Nations voted in favour of a recommendation protecting intersex people. The recommendation had been spearheaded by Australia, Chile, Finland and South Africa. It was the first time ever that a UN body adopted a motion about intersex people. "Combating discrimination, violence and harmful practices against intersex persons" is really groundbreaking. . |