A GSA is a simple concept: create space for LGBT+ students in the school, educate people on the community, and host events to further awareness on the community. I chose to start this club for two reasons: one, I noticed a need for a space for LGBT+ people in the school, and two, I thought it would be a good birches project. So at the beginning of the school year I submitted my proposal and waited for approval.
When I finally got approval I began working on my first event: intersex day of solidarity. Intersex solidarity day takes place on November 8th and marks the birthday of Herculine Barbin, a 19th century french intersex person who later had their memoirs published. Intersex day of solidarity is a day to elevate the stories of intersex people and a day to take action against genital mutilation and end stigma.
To mark the day of intersex solidarity I made an announcement during morning meeting about it with this slide
I later posted this in canvas in upper school announcements:
Hey all, during student announcements today I talked a bit about intersex people. If you’re intersested in learning more on this topic or want to understand the many issues that intersex people face I have included some links below. There is so much more out there about intersex people
InterACT (tons of info on everything to do with intersex people)
the history of intersex peoples rights
Interview with an intersex person regarding healthcare
Health care and intersex people
What its like to grow up intersex
Heres where this falls in the slices:
