Oii-Chinese
| Abbreviation | Oii-Chinese |
|---|---|
| Formation | 8 November 2008 |
| Type | NGO |
| Purpose | Intersex human rights |
Region served | East asia |
| Affiliations | Organisation Intersex International |
| Website | oii.tw |
Founded by Hiker Chiu in 2008, Oii-Chinese 國際陰陽人組織 — 中文版 is an intersex advocacy and support group and the Chinese language affiliate of Organisation Intersex International. Oii-Chinese is active in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other areas in East Asia.[1]
Mission and activities
The organisation aims to end "normalising" surgeries on intersex children, promote awareness of intersex issues, and improve government recognition of gender. Chiu says that surgical "normalisation" practices began in Taiwan in 1953. As part of this mission, Chiu started a "free hugs with intersex" campaign at Taipei's LGBT Pride Parade in 2010. The organisation also gives lectures and lobbies government.[1][2][3][4][5]
Affiliations
Oii-Chinese is affiliated to Organisation Intersex International and a member of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association.[6][7]
References
- 1 2 Neither here, nor there, Taipei Times, November 27, 2013.
- ↑ 擁抱陰陽人 系列2：停止矯正手術 陰陽兒不是異形, Lihpao Daily, 23 December 2013.
- ↑ Taiwan to allow legal gender changes without transitioning, Gay Star News, 9 December 2013.
- ↑ Germany recognises gender 'X', Liberty Times, November 3, 2013.
- ↑ Intersex: Hiker Chiu’s story, Radio Taiwan International, January 20, 2011.
- ↑ Intersex and Transmen Life Story, The 5th ILGA Asia Conference, March 30, 2013.
- ↑ (Spanish) Segundo Foro Mundial Intersex, ILGA, December 11, 2012.