The State of Intersex Organizing : Understanding the Needs and Priorities of a Growing but Under-Resourced Movement

E. Howe, S. Frazer, G. Zomorodi, R.a. Baldacchino, M. Cabral, M. Carpenter

In 2016, American Jewish World Service (AJWS), Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice (Astraea) and Global Action for Trans* Equality (GATE) surveyed 54 groups from across the globe working on intersex issues. The results provide a unique snapshot of the funding and organizational needs and experiences of those at the front line of addressing the significant human rights challenges facing intersex people. While funding for intersex work has improved modestly in recent years, the intersex movement remains deeply underfunded. Further, intersex groups face unique barriers to reaching donors and accessing funds. This report intends to provoke dialogue among activists and donors, and serve as a call to action to donors to increase the amount and quality of resources flowing to the growing, dynamic, but under resourced global intersex movement.