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Bodily Autonomy and the Legal Implications of Nonconsensual

Bodily Autonomy and the Legal Implications of Nonconsensual Interventions on Intersex Children: The Next Frontier of Conversion Therapy
Thursday, February 20, 2020 | 6:00 P.M - 7:30 P.M 

Program Fees:
Free for Members | $15 Non-Members 

Description:
Representatives from the intersex advocacy movement will speak about the fight to protect
the bodily autonomy of youth born with variations in their sex characteristics. Panelists
will discuss current legislative efforts in New York regarding intersex bodily autonomy, as
well as the wider legal landscape for intersex individuals. The panel will begin with a brief
"101" and include a Q&A at its conclusion. Attendees entirely unfamiliar with this issue
are encouraged to attend.  

Panelists: 
Alesdair Ittelson, interACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth 
Kyle Knight, Human Rights Watch 
Kimberly Zieselman, interACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth

Sponsoring Association Committee:
LGBTQ Rights Committee, Co-Chairs Noah Lewis & Geoff Wertime 

Co-Sponsoring Organization:
interACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth 

Related Reports: 

Medically Unnecessary Surgeries For Intersex Children: Education Campaign, February 13, 2020


Where
New York City Bar Association 42 West 44th St New York, NY 10036 UNITED STATES

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