Intersex Community of Zimbabwe
What We Do
We Empower.
Empowering intersex individuals, families, and communities by providing intersex knowledge.
We Advocate.
Advocating for the legal recognition and inclusion of intersex people in all social and economic development platforms.
Legal Advocacy.
ICoZ works to ensure that intersex people have legal recognition and protection. They engage with the government, policymakers, judiciary, and the community to promote the rights of intersex individuals. Their goal is to create policies that are responsive to the protection and advancement of intersex people’s rights. They also educate both the intersex community and the public about their human rights.
Life Skills and Empowerment.
ICoZ focuses on building skills needed by intersex people to regain self-worth and confidence. This program aims to alleviate challenges such as poverty, unemployment, and gender-based violence.
Health and Wellbeing.
ICoZ works to ensure access to quality sexual and reproductive health services for intersex individuals and they strongly advocate for an end to unnecessary intersex genital mutilations (IGM) in both public and private healthcare settings. They provide comprehensive education and mental health support services to address the stigma and discrimination faced by intersex people, which can lead to mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.