We invite you to join our upcoming webinar on “How to Write About Intersex?” on February 22 at 18:00 Moscow time via the Zoom platform. In this webinar, you will have the opportunity to explore the nuances and best practices of covering intersex topics. We will discuss how to approach the subject in a respectful …
Introducing our latest resource — “How to Write About Intersex? A Media Guide to Covering Intersex Topics“. The goal of this guide is to provide content creators covering intersex topics with the knowledge and skills needed for more accurate, respectful, and empathetic reporting. We invite journalists, bloggers, nonprofit organization staff, and everyone interested in the …
Regulations Governing the Organization and Execution of the “Truth” Award for Outstanding Publications on Intersex Topics General Framework, Purposes, and Objectives These regulations delineate the procedures for the organization and execution of the “Truth” Award, henceforth referred to as the Award, intended to recognize exceptional publications addressing intersex topics. The Award is bestowed upon authors …
On December 6, 2023, the Government of the Russian Federation adopted Resolution No. 2069 regulating the procedure for medical interventions on intersex children, as well as changes in the content of the “sex” column in documents. Ilia Savelev, co-director of the Association of Russian Speaking Intersex, has analyzed the decree and prepared a visual explanation …
ARSI co-directors Alli and Ilia, together with colleagues, discussed the new legislation to restrict gender transition in Russia and its negative consequences for intersex people. Thanks to Joanna Kozlowska and the Thomson Reuters Foundation (Openly) for bringing attention to this important issue. The article is available here.
On November 8th, we observe Intersex Day of Solidarity. You, our allies and supporters, have many ways to support us. Every action, big or small, contributes to the improvement of the situation for intersex individuals in Russia and around the world. Here is how you can help: 📚Learn as much as you can about intersex …
In modern society, issues of sex and gender are becoming more and more relevant. However, despite the growing interest in these topics, many people still find it difficult to understand the characteristics of communities such as intersex and transgender people. In order to shed light on these important issues, the Association of Russian Speaking Intersex …
ARSI’s co-directors Ilia Savelev and Ally Gray discussed the Federal Law of July 24, 2023, No. 386-FZ, “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation,” and its consequences for the intersex community in Russia. Ally: Why did the deputies include an exception for medical interventions on intersex individuals in this law? Ilia: There’s …
On May 30, 2023, a draft of federal law “On Amendments to the Federal Law “On Acts of Civil Status” and the Federal Law “On the Basics of Protecting the Health of Citizens in the Russian Federation” No. 369814-8 was introduced to Russian Duma. The draft law prohibits medical interventions for gender reassignment, except for …
The Association of Russian-Speaking Intersex, with the support of the NFP+ and Intersex.Ru organizations, sent an opinion to the State Duma and the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation on draft law No. 369814-8, which prohibits legal gender reassignment in documents and medical interventions to change sex characteristics, with the exception of intersex children. …
