39.294

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

Consider explicitly prohibiting non-emergency, invasive and irreversible surgery or treatments with harmful effects on infants and children with variations in sex characteristics and ensure that these surgeries or treatments are postponed until the children can meaningfully participate in decision-making and give their informed consent

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • Commonwealth
  • EU (European Union)
Action Category
3 - Considering action
Response
Noted
Issues
  • Right to health
  • Rights of the Child
  • Sexual and reproductive rights
Related document
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39.294 Consider explicitly prohibiting non-emergency, invasive and irreversible surgery or treatments with harmful effects on infants and children with variations in sex characteristics and ensure that these surgeries or treatments are postponed until the children can meaningfully participate in decision-making and give their informed consent (Malta);