InterAction for Health and Human Rights

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We’re a charity promoting the health and human rights of people with innate variations of sex characteristics (intersex variations/differences of sex development) and our families main: https://interaction.org.au support: ilink.net.au and isupport.org.au

Text: IOC Eligibility Framework: “Involuntary reclassification out of birth registered sex The application of any method of sex classification that differs from the actual processes of sex determination and classification that applied to individuals at their birth can result in some women registered female at birth finding themselves reclassified in sport. This involuntary reclassification is opposed by community and human rights organisations, clinical and genetics organisations, and the scientist whose team discovered the SRY gene.” Source: Position statement: Participation in sport by women with innate variations of sex characteristics: drafted by A/Prof Morgan Carpenter, InterAction for Health and Human Rights; Heather Corkhill, Equality Australia; and Hayley Conway, Pride Cup. Image: Female athlete breathing.
10. IOC Eligibility Framework: Lack of a clear scientific basis “World Athletics and similar regulations presuppose that sex can be determined by reference to a single sex characteristic. Historically, attempts have been made to determine eligibility in sport by reference to phenotype (physical appearance, in particular appearance of genitals) or chromosomes. Current World Athletics regulations require mandatory testing for the SRY gene. These sex characteristics are rarely tested at birth and, even if tested for, are only one factor among many that influence sex registration.” Source: Position statement: Participation in sport by women with innate variations of sex characteristics: drafted by A/Prof Morgan Carpenter, InterAction for Health and Human Rights; Heather Corkhill, Equality Australia; and Hayley Conway, Pride Cup. Image of genes
Text: IOC Eligibility Framework: Discrimination in Sport “Mandatory genetic testing contravenes standards for genetic testing in Australia, which require that tests have a medical indication, and are not coercive. Women athletes who are required to consent to testing in order to compete are not able to freely consent to testing.” Source: Position statement: Participation in sport by women with innate variations of sex characteristics: drafted by A/Prof Morgan Carpenter, InterAction for Health and Human Rights; Heather Corkhill, Equality Australia; and Hayley Conway, Pride Cup. Image: Scientist in white coat doing testing.
Text: Intersex Participation in Sport: What does the Darlington Statement say? Image: Bottle of water, glasses, phone and joggers on an athletics track.
Text: IOC Eligibility Framework: Intersex Athletes: Who is Impacted? Image: Two female athletes pass a baton in the relay.
Text: Understanding the Context and Goals of the Intersex Movement in Australia: An Introduction (Image of Australia and Morgan) Source: “From Harmful Practices and Instrumentalisation, towards Legislative Protections and Community-Owned Healthcare Services: The Context and Goals of the Intersex Movement in Australia”, Dr Morgan Carpenter Image: Dr Morgan Carpenter, map of Australia with yellow and purple intersex flag within.
Text: “The IOC eligibility framework is inappropriate, disproportional, and likely in breach of Australian state and federal anti-discrimination laws. It would be contrary to community expectations and Australian law and standards.” Source: Position statement: Participation in sport by women with innate variations of sex characteristics: drafted by A/Prof Morgan Carpenter, InterAction for Health and Human Rights; Heather Corkhill, Equality Australia; and Hayley Conway, Pride Cup. Image: Female athletes with numbers on, stand with hands on hips to the side of a track.
Text: “The IOC eligibility framework is inappropriate, disproportional, and likely in breach of Australian state and federal anti-discrimination laws. It would entrench gender stereotypes rather than advancing evidence-based and inclusive approaches to fairness in sport.” Source: Position statement: Participation in sport by women with innate variations of sex characteristics: drafted by A/Prof Morgan Carpenter, InterAction for Health and Human Rights; Heather Corkhill, Equality Australia; and Hayley Conway, Pride Cup. Image: Female athlete running.
Text: “The IOC eligibility framework is inappropriate, disproportional, and likely in breach of Australian state and federal anti-discrimination laws. It would expose affected athletes to significant harm, including stigma, loss of opportunity, and pressure to undergo unnecessary medical interventions.” Source: Position statement: Participation in sport by women with innate variations of sex characteristics: drafted by A/Prof Morgan Carpenter, InterAction for Health and Human Rights; Heather Corkhill, Equality Australia; and Hayley Conway, Pride Cup. Image: Female athlete breathing hard.
Text: Global Day of Parents Image: 2 adults with a small child- silhouette at sunset Logo of InterLink shown
Text: “The IOC eligibility framework is inappropriate, disproportional, and likely in breach of Australian state and federal anti-discrimination laws. It would proceed despite a lack of evidence that the women affected have any decisive or generalisable performance advantage.” Source: Position statement: Participation in sport by women with innate variations of sex characteristics: drafted by A/Prof Morgan Carpenter, InterAction for Health and Human Rights; Heather Corkhill, Equality Australia; and Hayley Conway, Pride Cup. Picture: Female hurdlers jump over hurdles.
Text: ALL IN FOR RECONCILIATION NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK 2026 27 MAY- 3 JUNE #NRW2026 RECONCILIATION.ORG.AU Logos for Gayawur Rainbow and 2 Spirits also shown
“The IOC eligibility framework is inappropriate, disproportional, and likely in breach of Australian state and federal anti-discrimination laws. It would rely on an oversimplified understanding of sex and sex characteristics, and disregard the complexity and diversity of human sex development.” Source: Position statement: Participation in sport by women with innate variations of sex characteristics: drafted by A/Prof Morgan Carpenter, InterAction for Health and Human Rights; Heather Corkhill, Equality Australia; and Hayley Conway, Pride Cup. Picture of female athlete on track.
Text: Free PDF Download Now Available! Image of cover of book "Unspoken: A collection of untold intersex stories" Image of a black and tan puppy with its front paws on top of a laptop. The laptop screen shows the cover of Unspoken as well.
A group of intersex leaders and advocates- Associate Professor Morgan Carpenter, Dr Lih‑Mei Liao, Mira Bouchmouny, Bonnie Hart, Michelle McGrath, Gwen Smith and Dr Aileen Kennedy.
"Peace is not the absence of tension but the presence of justice." -Martin Luther King Jr
Reflection Truth Telling Deep Respect Always was, Always will be.
National Day of Mourning 22 January 2026 Photo of two hands in heart formation around candle lit in darkness.
A pale skinned man with brown hair and facial hair looks concerned as he holds a photo of a blonde, pale skinned girl with plaits.
On a sunset background, text reads: 2025 A Year in Review. InterAction for Health and Human Rights logo shown.
Text: Intersex Awareness Day 2025 Wrap Up Image of a pink and grey galah wearing a purple sparkly top and a yellow sparkly skirt perched on red audience chairs. Black and gold sparkly background and logo for InterAction for Health and Human Rights shown.
Text: Congratulations to winners of The Darling 2025 Photo of The Darling- a pewter cube shaped award with The Darling 2025 engraved into side. Photo of Dr Thomas Drake-Brockman and Dr Jasmine Davis. Dr Drake-Brockman is a young, pale skinned person with a big smile and hair pulled back. They are wearing a white shirt and dark trousers and a blue lanyard. Dr Davis is a young, pale skinned woman with long straight brown hair. She is smiling and wears glasses. She is wearing a black top and blazer and cream trousers. She is also wearing a blue lanyard.
On a purple background, the yellow and purple intersex flag is shown. There are two yellow strips with the words “Raising intersex awareness 2025” repeated. Photo of a pale skinned woman in her 30s with long curly brown hair. She is smiling broadly and wearing a terracotta coloured jumper. Logo for InterAction for Health and Human Rights shown. Text reads: “Born this way. Proud every day. Intersex Pride begins with truth.”
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Intersex Awareness Day! 2025 Image of heart filled with Australian native flora.
On a background collage of images of Victorian nature and countryside, the following text appears: InterSpace: A soft place to land More than a retreat, InterSpace is a collective exhale. Come rest, heal, reconnect, and rise with community. InterSpace invites you to expand. To be seen, celebrated, and supported- just as you are. In a world full of noise, come find your InterSpace! Retreat 14- 16 November 2025 Pennyroyal, Victoria IPSA Intersex Peer Support Australia
Nominations for the 2025 Darling Award are now open. Each year on Intersex Awareness Day, we award "the Darling" in recognition of outstanding intersex allyship. The Darling will be presented to an organisation, institution or individual that demonstrates a commitment to action on intersex human rights beyond merely affirming the Darlington Statement. Who will you nominate to win in 2025? Nominations close 5pm Sunday 12th October. Winner announced IAD. Images shown of purple and yellow circle and InterAction for Health and Human Rights logo.
United Nations logo in turquoise- flames within a wreath. Text reads United Nations Human Rights Council 60th Session Monday 15 September 2025, 10:00- 12:00 Panel Discussion Combating discrimination, violence and harmful practices against intersex persons There is a Live Stream logo at the bottom. Image of intersex flag with yellow background and a purple circle on it
United Nations logo in turquoise- flames within a wreath. Text reads United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner Report: Discriminatory Laws and Policies, Acts of Violence and Harmful Practices against Intersex Persons Image of pale skinned hand holding a yellow circular disc with a purple circle on it, denoting the intersex flag. Accompanying text reads: Watch History Happen LIVE 6pm Monday 15th September
Yellow and black background with text: Ask R U OK? ANY DAY Learn what to say at ruok.org.au A conversation could change a life t is OK not to feel OK. Maybe you are feeling... disappointed about not being understood frustrated about discrimination in your workplace angry at the lack of understanding about what it means to be intersex sad and lonely because you are grappling with your variation Please remember- It is normal to feel disappointed, frustrated, angry or sad at times You are not alone- you are part of an understanding, caring community You can access psychosocial support through Interlink You can connect with community through IPSA But most of all, YOU are unique and worthy... just as you are.
Two manicured and pale-skinned hands holding up a pink speech bubble containing the words “informed consent”
On a purple background, a person with long dark hair and wearing purple is holding a megaphone. A white triangle expands out from the megaphone with the words "WEAR IT PURPLE DAY". The text on the purple background with whit stars reads "BOLD VOICES BRIGHT FUTURES 29.08.2025 www.wearitpurple.org
On a purple background, a person with long dark hair and wearing purple is holding a megaphone. A white triangle expands out from the megaphone with the words "WEAR IT PURPLE DAY". The text on the purple background with whit stars reads "BOLD VOICES BRIGHT FUTURES 29.08.2025 www.wearitpurple.org
On a purple background, a person with long dark hair and wearing purple is holding a megaphone. A white triangle expands out from the megaphone with the words "WEAR IT PURPLE DAY". The text on the purple background with whit stars reads "BOLD VOICES BRIGHT FUTURES 29.08.2025 www.wearitpurple.org
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InterLink poster titled "Beeing Bees" shown with bee and hive images along with words of being: Healthy, Happy, Smart, Confident, Different, Yourself, Intersex. Photo of Michelle McGrath, co -chair of InterAction for Health and Human Rights and previous President of Intersex Peer Support Australia shown. She has short brown hair and is smiling. She is wearing a white tee with the intersex flag on it. She is holding a yellow and purple crochetted bee and is standing behind a large intersex flag. There is also a graphic of a yellow and purple bee. InterLink logo shown- name in yellow with the i's in purple with the dot of the i in interLink with two connecting circles.
On an orange background, InterLink FactSheet shown titled "Mental health and wellbeing". InterLink logo shown- name in yellow with the i's in purple with the dot of the i in interLink with two connecting circles. Photo is of a darker skinned woman wearing yellow and pink. She has a mass of brown/blonde curls and is wearing large hoop earrings. She has her eyes closed and a blissful look on her face.
A screenshot of a story in Guardian Australia “‘Mind-blown’: scientists discover sex reversal in kookaburras and lorikeets with cause unknown”
On an orange background, InterLink FactSheet shown titled "Your rights at the doctor". InterLink logo shown- name in yellow with the i's in purple with the dot of the i in interLink with two connecting circles. Photo is of a doctor consulting with a patient. The doctor is wearing a white coat and a stethoscope.
Logo for InterAction is shown- name of InterAction for Health and Human Rights with a purple circle. Logo for Law and Justice Foundation of New South Wales shown- their name with a line drawing of a set of justice scales. Text reads "InterAction for Health and Human Rights congratulates Alastair Lawrie Justice Fellow 2025. Photo is of Alastair Lawrie- middle aged, pale skinned man with short hair and dark facial hair. He is wearing a white shirt.
On an orange background, InterLink FactSheet shown titled "Talking About Intersex at School or Work". InterLink logo shown- name in yellow with the i's in purple with the dot of the i in interLink with two connecting circles. Photo of four people sitting at a table with laptops open in an office environment.
On a purple background, text reads "Be Bold. Be Kind. Speak Up. Bullying No Way Week 11th- 15th August 2025"
Text reads: Body Shaming- It is not funny. It is not kind. It is not acceptable. Image is a screen capture from a recent South Park episode with President Donald Trump in bed with Satan. It is a cartoon image except for Donald’s head which is a photo that has been superimposed
Text reads: World Athletics discriminates against female athletes with intersex variations. Image of World Athletics logo shown- a semicircular top with pink/orange/mauve colourings with lines reminiscent of tracks. The bottom of the shape is a jagged edge to provide a reverse image sense of a letter W. Below the image is “World Athletics” A red coloured “FAIL” stamp mark has been added. There is also a photo of three female athletes running on a track.
Text reads: Symposium: Intersex, Sexual Health and Human Rights Images are set in a collage fashion on a bright blue background which matches the WAS 2025 Congress logo outer circle and gold/orange swirly lines matching the inner circle of the logo. The top left photo is of Dr Morgan Carpenter. Morgan is a middle aged white man wearing a brown jacket and collared shirt. He is standing at a podium giving a speech. The podium has the WAS Congress 2025 logo on it. The top right photo is of Mauro Cabral-Grinspan. Mauro is a middle aged balding man, wearing a black t shirt and black shirt. He is delivering a presentation at the podium and has his right arm raised to gesticulate. The bottom left photo is a slide of Dr Liane Gonsalves and her introductory slide “Perspectives on conducting “sex-normalising” intersex surgeries conducted in infancy: A systematic review”. The World Health Organisation logo is also featured. The bottom right photo is a slide from Mauro’s presentation at the symposium. It says "Pathologisation: the systemic practice of identifying certain traits as intrinsically “abnormal”, “disordered” or “pathological”, and placing those traits, and the very people who embody them under medical jurisdiction”.
Image is of four operating theatre staff leaning over as if you are on the operating table. Strong theatre lights are also shining. The four people are wearing blue surgical scrubs and one is holding a scalpel. Text reads "It's time for Depthalogisation" Logo for InterAction for Health and Human Rights is shown- name and purple circle. Logo for United nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner is also shown- blue wreath and flames.
InterAction for Health and Human Rights congratulates Australian Labor on the election win. We look forward to working with you to further the health and human rights of people with innate variations of sex characteristics in Australia. Images include logo for InterAction- name and purple circle, logo for Labor- name and southern cross set on blue. Photos include Anthony Albanese- pale skinned man, smiling and wearing dark rimmed glasses. he is wearing a suit, white shirt and maroon tie, Dr Morgan Carpenter- pale skinned man with short dark hair and minimal facial hair, smiing and wearing glasses. He is wearing a dark jacket and checked shirt, Ged Kearney- pale skinned woman with brunette bob, dark rimmed glasses. She is smiling and wearing a white suit in a textured fabric.
InterAction for Health and Human Rights logo at top with name and purple circle. Image of Australia. Yellow banner with 2025 ELECTION in purple. Photo of 3 babies sitting together. Text: What issues are we asking the major political parties to consider in this election? Legislate to protect bodily autonomy and immediately cease medically unnecessary interventions on children without their personal, informed consent. Who will support the health and human rights of individuals with innate variations of sex characteristics in Australia? Authorised by Morgan Carpenter, InterAction for Health and Human Rights, The Channon
Text reads Celebrating World Health Day 2025. "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures". Picture is a cartoon depiction of five women- the first is in hospital blue uniform, the second is holding a baby and is wearing an orange top and yellow pants with pink love hearts on them. the third is holding a red love heart and is wearing a red top, purple pants and a long white doctor's coat. The fourth woman is pregnant. She wears a black top and green pants and the fifth woman has her baby strapped to her back. She is wearing a pink top, blue checked skirt and a purple baby carrier. Images at bottom are logos for World health Organisation- their name and globe with peace laurels and medical snake symbol. The other logo is for InterAction for health and Human Rights- name and purple circle.
Text: Celebrating One Year of Progress: UN Resolution on Intersex Rights Image: Photo of United Nations flag- blue and white globe with peace wreath around, Intersex flag- yellow with purple circle, and a quill with a pot of black ink. Logo at bottom for InterAction for Health and Human Rights- name plus purple circle.
Text reads: There are some additional issues impacting intersex people, including due to the impact of presidential decisions on classifying sex. Different ways of determining and classifying sex can have contradictory impacts on people with intersex variations. Image of InterAction for Health and Human Rights logo- name plus purple circle. Photo of a woman with dark hair and eyes leaning on her pink suitcase and holding her passport and tickets. She is wearing a blue and white striped top and looks annoyed.
Text reads: "Planning a trip to the United States? Here's what you need to know as an intersex person." Image of InterAction for Health and Human Rights logo- name plus purple circle. Photo of a pale skinned woman with long brown hair. She is open mouthed and wearing red lipstick. She has white sunglasses on. The woman is holding a passport and tickets.
A photo of Courtney Act and text that says 'RAINBOW VOTES ELECTION FORUM Join us ahead of the 2025 Federal election to hear what our political representatives will do about the issues our communities care about. WHO: Representatives from the Coalition, the Greens, Labor and an independent WHEN: 6:30p to 7:45pm Tuesday, April 15 2025 WHERE: Surry Hills, NSW or online THIS FREE EVENT IS TICKETED (even MODERATED BY COURTNEY ACT you are joining us remotely) GET TICKETS VIA LINK IN OUR BIO HOSTED BY Equality Australia, HEALTH EQUITY MATTERS, InterAction for Health and Human Rights and LGBTIQ+ Health with MEDIA PARTNER JOY MEDIA'
Text reads: International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims. Image is of blue fabric separated by a zip. There are words written on the blue in white. Examples of some of the words are "Freedom", "Discrimination", "Democracy", "Migrant", "Treatment", "Citizen" and "Peace".
Text is a quote by Timara Lawless, Irish Intersex Activist- "Nobody should have to endure a life of unwarranted, non-consensual medical interventions, and a life of secrecy and rejection through the ignorance of others." Images include a light green background, three glittery green shamrocks and a photo of Timara. Timara is a pale skinned person with short bobbed brown hair. Timara wears a white tee and a pastel coloured striped top with a fine gold chain and crucifix. Timara is smiling and has blue eyes.
Text reads "InterAction for Health and Human Rights Submission to World Athletics on proposals impacting some world athletes with intersex variations". Picture is of a young female athlete doing stretches. She is a dark skinned woman with dark hair which is in two braids. She is leaning forward and holding her right foot. She is wearing black fingerless gloves and mauve and white activewear. She has a determined look on her face.
Text reads: InterAction Traction 1st January- 5th March 2025 Image is a collage including the artwork for the Rainbow Resource for CAMHS, a photo of a radio microphone, Morgan Carpenter at a microphone, the InterAction for Health and Human Rights logo, red love hearts, the yellow cover of Issue 4 of YOUth&I. A promotion image for Safer Internet Day, logos for a range of social justice organisations, the promo image for PwDA's Free to Be Proud event and a photo of Lisa Thorpy, Margie McCumstie and AL Jensen is also shown.
Text reads: "Time to explore your options!" Image is of a man in a suit running on a clock face. The background includes facebook icons including the thumbs up icon.
Image is of a woman with dark hair in a straight bob. She looks directly at you. She has dark eyes and is wearing a red cloth gag over her mouth. The head and crown of the statue of liberty is poking in from the side.