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| Region | Brazil |
| Issue | Intersex infant surgery |
| Status | Not banned |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Description | There is no ban on intersex infant surgery in Brazil, and it is widespread. In 2023, the National Health Conference suggested banning the practice but so far, no ban has been implemented. |
| Sources | https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/brazil/ https://abrai.org.br/historical-milestone-approval-in-the-brazilian-congress-reinforces-the-importance-of-non-surgical-approaches-for-intersex-infants/ |
| Federal Law | Yes |
Revision History (2)
edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Preparing for deletion of entry as it’s not a ban but a suggestion for one.
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| Description | Until 2023, there was no ban on intersex infant surgery in Brazil, and it was widespread. | There is no ban on intersex infant surgery in Brazil, and it is widespread. In 2023, the National Health Conference suggested banning the practice but so far, no ban has been implemented. |
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created by DaisyGeekyTrans
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0 | Original entry | |
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| Status | Not banned |
| Federal Law | Yes |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Description | Until 2023, there was no ban on intersex infant surgery in Brazil, and it was widespread. |
| Sources | https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/brazil/ https://abrai.org.br/historical-milestone-approval-in-the-brazilian-congress-reinforces-the-importance-of-non-surgical-approaches-for-intersex-infants/ |