interACT

08/27/2026

When inters*x young people first look for others like them—it’s often out of necessity.

They aren’t always looking for joy, for adventures, or long-lasting friendships.

They’re looking for a moment of feeling less alone, or support because their inters*x experiences have brought struggles.

At inters*x summer camp (formally, the Youth Healing and Wellness Retreat), being inters*x isn’t just about the hard times.

Being inters*x can be about learning to knit and write poetry.

It can take you to California for the first time, and to the beach to spot sea lions and seals.

It can mean learning the history of brave activists who came before you, and grounding yourself in those roots.

It can mean looking around a campfire full of new friends whose lives, in some small part, reflect yours.

This year’s retreat was a reminder that being inters*x can make your life better, cooler, and richer than you’d ever imagine.

Thank you to every retreat participant who trusted us enough to go on a new adventure (including those not pictured!)

Thank you to our incredible facilitators, Hans, Scout and Saifa, who created a beautiful space for us to heal in.

And thank you to our returning participants, who answered the call to step up into leadership!

08/19/2026

When we say “we want to hear from LGBTQIA2S+ students,” we mean all LGBTQIA2S+ students. That means inters*x students, too.

We especially want to ensure the survey reflects students whose voices are often overlooked, including students of color, trans and nonbinary students, disabled students, and youth in rural communities.

If this describes you—or someone you know—please take Glisten’s National School Climate Survey or share it today:

The National School Climate Survey aims to capture the experiences of youth who are LGBTQIA2S+ or questioning in schools across the country.

07/30/2026

The International Olympic Committee abandoned universal chromosome screening in 1999 following sustained criticism from researchers, clinicians and athletes.

Now, more than 25 years later, broad genetic screening is returning to elite women's sport.

Maddie Moran, a representative of US organisation interACT Advocates for Inters*x Youth, told The First Serve that discovering an inters*x variation was already a deeply personal experience.

"People often work through shame, fear, and grappling with identity," Moran said.

"When a woman discovers she is inters*x on a global stage—at the same moment she may be banned from the competition she’s dedicated her life to—that is nothing short of traumatic."

The WTA has introduced mandatory genetic testing for every player seeking to compete on the women's professional tour.The policy has largely been discussed through the lens of transgender participation in sport,But the athletes most likely to receive an unexpected result may not be transgender women...

07/23/2026

There are no known trans women playing on the WTA Tour. But there are plenty of cis women who will now have to go through medical tests to prove their eligibility.

Starting this year, women seeking to compete in WTA tournaments must be screened for the SRY gene, which is normally found on the Y chromosome. The result is meant to determine if someone is a “biological male,” but it doesn’t show the full picture.

For example, women with Swyer syndrome or Complete Androgen Insensitivity syndrome would fail the SRY gene test because they have XY chromosomes, despite being born with a va**na and living their entire life as a woman. These are only two out of many known inters*x variations.

There are exceptions in the tennis league’s new policy for inters*x people. But those exceptions require further tests. They would still have to submit to more testing, provide medical records or possibly involve their physician — all in order to prove their identity.

This policy impacts all women; and most other women’s leagues aren’t taking the plunge.

07/22/2026

What is inters*x? And why are inters*x people still fighting for human rights? Let's get into it.

We're interACT and we want the world to know that inters*x people exist - drop your questions below!

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07/22/2026

Pride. Catharsis. Vulnerability. Care.
That's how one inters*x person described being in real community.

"I received a very warm welcome as a first-time attendee of the conference. I haven't disclosed or discussed my inters*x background much over the course of my life, so the conference was cathartic.

I felt safe to be vulnerable and express myself amongst the many caring people at the event.

Hearing the other attendees' stories and seeing inters*x pride for the first time in my life took me out of my isolation; these were some of the realest people I've ever met. I'm glad I attended! 💛💜💛" - Blair

We were proud to fund multiple interACT youth advocates to attend the InterConnect Support Group conference this year.

Never underestimate the power of community! Inters*x people can live empowered and joyous lives; they just need to see others like them doing the same.

07/21/2026

Our staff and board retreat was packed with inters*x leaders, optimism, and strength.

This isn't an easy time to be a tiny organization representing 2% of the entire population. We don't underestimate the threat of political attacks against inters*x people. But we have big dreams, and serious, actionable plans for the journey to achieve them.

Throughout the week we power-mapped, strategized, and planned our best legal routes to find justice for inters*x youth.

We also reflected on how far we've come since our last retreat. We brought on board a new Youth Program Manager, expanded our youth advocacy program, and landed major mainstream media. We're working with networks of doctors and giving talks to the United Nations.

We believe in a future with justice for inters*x people, in our lifetimes.

Want to be on board for the journey? Check out www.interACTadvocates.org to become a recurring donor, or join our mailing list to take action.

07/20/2026

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06/30/2026

Today’s ruling is heartbreaking for the trans and inters*x girls who want to play, learn, and thrive alongside their peers.

The ruling gives the Supreme Court’s stamp of approval to policies that intentionally discriminate against women and girls who do not conform to s*x stereotypes.

That should alarm anyone who claims to care about women’s rights.

All women and girls deserve the right to play sports without having their bodies subjected to scrutiny and debate—including trans and inters*x girls.

The discriminatory sports bans the Court has let stand today are hateful and disheartening, but the ruling does not strip away the broader rights and freedom of trans and inters*x people.

We will continue to defend inclusion and equality for our communities at work, in schools, and under democracy.

No matter what, interACT and our allies won’t stop cheering for trans and inters*x youth, both on and off the playing field. We will never stop fighting for the rights of inters*x young people and their freedom to thrive.

Today's ruling is heartbreaking for the trans and inters*x girls who want to play, learn, and thrive alongside their peers.

06/26/2026

What would you tell someone who hasn't found their inters*x pride?

When we represent inters*x people at Pride, loudly and publicly, we say that we are proud to be different. We are proud of existing beyond the binary. We are proud of the beauty that exists among inters*x lives.

Pride Month is a time we can celebrate the 2% of people with inters*x traits - we aren't rare. Not even close.

Visibility alone will not save us.

But each moment is a chance for an inters*x person who is struggling, living in doctor-imposed-shame or who has never found community, to see a path forward.

For a parent to realize that inters*x is not an emergency, and that an inters*x kid can grow up and find so much joy.

For the world to see that there are so many more ways for bodies to look like than they even knew.

What would you say to someone who hasn't yet found their inters*x pride?

📸 credit for slides 11 and 12 to Jax Kobey