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May. 6th, 2004
Intersex issues hearing in SF
May. 6th, 2004 07:56 pmFrom: Bodies Like Ours [mailto:bodieslikeours@bodieslikeours.org]
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 3:14 PM
To: bodieslikeours@lists.bodieslikeours.org
Subject: SF Public Hearing on Intersex
Friends,
I would encourage anyone with an interest in intersex conditions to consider submitting written testimony on this important hearing. You do not need to live in the bay area in order to have your voice and opinion heard.
Betsy Driver
Bodies Like Ours
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Announcing: the FIRST Public Hearing on Intersex Issues before a government body in the USA!
The San Francisco Human Rights Commission is conducting a public hearing to explore human rights concerns associated with intersex issues. This groundbreaking event is the first time that a governmental entity in the USA has addressed intersex issues. The San Francisco Human Rights Commission is the city department responsible for enforcing San Francisco's nondiscrimination laws.
WHEN: On Thursday, May 27, 2004, 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Rm. 416, City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, 4th floor, San Francisco.
Call for participation:
The Commission invites people to share their personal experiences regarding medical, social, and legal aspects of their experiences, regarding potential human rights aspects of intersex issues. The Commission encourages the participation and attendance of intersex people, parents and family members of intersex people, and providers. The public is strongly encouraged to attend!
Written testimony from people who can't make the hearing, or who may wish to offer an anonymous contribution are also needed. Please send your testimonies (preferably by May 17, 2004) to the address below.
Please distribute this announcement widely through your public and personal networks.
For more information contact, and to send written testimonies:
Marcus Arana
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94102-6033
(415) 252-2519
marcus.arana@sfgov.org
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 3:14 PM
To: bodieslikeours@lists.bodieslikeours.org
Subject: SF Public Hearing on Intersex
Friends,
I would encourage anyone with an interest in intersex conditions to consider submitting written testimony on this important hearing. You do not need to live in the bay area in order to have your voice and opinion heard.
Betsy Driver
Bodies Like Ours
************
Announcing: the FIRST Public Hearing on Intersex Issues before a government body in the USA!
The San Francisco Human Rights Commission is conducting a public hearing to explore human rights concerns associated with intersex issues. This groundbreaking event is the first time that a governmental entity in the USA has addressed intersex issues. The San Francisco Human Rights Commission is the city department responsible for enforcing San Francisco's nondiscrimination laws.
WHEN: On Thursday, May 27, 2004, 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Rm. 416, City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, 4th floor, San Francisco.
Call for participation:
The Commission invites people to share their personal experiences regarding medical, social, and legal aspects of their experiences, regarding potential human rights aspects of intersex issues. The Commission encourages the participation and attendance of intersex people, parents and family members of intersex people, and providers. The public is strongly encouraged to attend!
Written testimony from people who can't make the hearing, or who may wish to offer an anonymous contribution are also needed. Please send your testimonies (preferably by May 17, 2004) to the address below.
Please distribute this announcement widely through your public and personal networks.
For more information contact, and to send written testimonies:
Marcus Arana
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94102-6033
(415) 252-2519
marcus.arana@sfgov.org