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intersex individual rights

Intersex individual rights focus on ensuring that people born with sex characteristics outside typical definitions—such as differences in chromosomes, gonads, or anatomy—are treated with respect, autonomy, and equality. This includes the freedom to make decisions about their own bodies without unnecessary medical procedures, access to appropriate healthcare, protection from discrimination, and acknowledgment of their identity. Recognizing intersex rights promotes dignity, reduces stigma, and underscores that intersex traits are natural variations, deserving of the same human rights and respect as anyone else.