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This resolution expresses support for recognizing October 26, 2025, as Intersex Awareness Day, commemorating the first public demonstration by intersex people in 1996. The resolution defines "intersex" as individuals with innate variations in physical sex characteristics that differ from stereotypical male or female bodies, noting that intersex traits affect approximately 1.7 percent of the population. It highlights significant concerns about nonconsensual medical interventions, particularly genital surgeries performed on intersex infants and children without their consent, which can cause severe physical and psychological harm. The resolution calls for respecting the bodily autonomy and human rights of intersex individuals, encourages federal, state, and local organizations to raise awareness about intersex experiences, and supports providing culturally competent healthcare that prioritizes self-determination. Additionally, it acknowledges recent governmental efforts to recognize and protect intersex rights, including presidential memoranda, executive orders, and international human rights resolutions that aim to combat discrimination and promote understanding of intersex variations.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/827/all-info