39.291

Recommendation
Cycle
  • Cycle 4 (2022 - 2027)
Session
  • 42 - January 2023
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie)
Recommendation

Amend legislation to prohibit unnecessary medical or surgical treatment of intersex children where such procedures can be safely postponed until the children are able to give informed consent

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • GRULAC (Group of Latin American & Caribbean States)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • ACS (Association of Caribbean States)
  • OAS (Organisation of American States)
  • OEI (Organisation of Ibero-American States)
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Noted
Issues
  • Rights of the Child
  • Sexual and reproductive rights
Related document
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39.291 Amend legislation to prohibit unnecessary medical or surgical treatment of intersex children where such procedures can be safely postponed until the children are able to give informed consent (Mexico);