InterACT, which stands for Advocates for Intersex Youth, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the legal and human rights of children and young adults with intersex traits.
The core mission of InterACT is to end harmful, medically unnecessary, and non-consensual surgical and medical interventions on intersex children.
Here are the key aspects of their work:
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Legal and Policy Advocacy: They use legal and other innovative strategies to advocate for the bodily autonomy and human rights of intersex individuals at local, state, national, and international levels. They are the only intersex-led legal advocacy organization in the U.S. with full-time lawyers.
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Youth Leadership: The interACT Youth Program is a key component, supporting intersex young people (ages 13-29) to become powerful advocates by centering their lived experiences, developing their skills, and fostering community connection.
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Media and Public Engagement: They work to inform broader audiences, shift the narrative around intersex bodies, and promote authentic and respectful media representation.
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Focus on Bodily Autonomy: InterACT emphasizes that surgeries to change a child’s sex traits should be the individual’s choice, advocating for the deferral of all non-emergent procedures until the person can give informed consent.
In short, InterACT is a leading organization working to ensure that intersex youth are protected and empowered to thrive, with the ability to make their own choices about their bodies.