Intersex Awareness Day
Intersex Awareness Day raises visibility for intersex people and promotes understanding of their rights and health issues.
Intersex Awareness Day is observed on October 26 each year to increase global recognition of intersex individuals and advocate for their human rights, bodily autonomy, and medical self-determination. Founded in 1996 by the Intersex Society of North America, the day calls for an end to non-consensual surgeries on intersex infants and children. Activists host educational events, panel discussions, and art exhibitions to share personal stories and scientific information about intersex variations. The intersex flag and the color yellow feature prominently in social media campaigns, public demonstrations, and community gatherings. Intersex Awareness Day fosters solidarity, challenges stigma, and urges legal protections to ensure dignity and respect for intersex people.
Intersex Awareness Day