Navigating the rights of intersex children in Zimbabwe

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ID7149500
AuthorsPearl Gambiza (Child Sensitive Social Policies Women's University in Africa Harare Zimbabwe), Hellen Venganai (0000-0001-5357-9034, Gender and Diversity Centre Women's University in Africa Harare Zimbabwe, corresponding author)
Year2026
Volume40
Issue1
Pages150-164
Publication date2026-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueChildren & Society (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0951-0605 • E-ISSN: 1099-0860
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/chso.12854
OpenAlexW4392712232
LanguageEN
References cited18

Despite the seemingly progressive strides made in promoting the rights of children in many African countries, the rights of intersex children remain hidden. This paper explores the lived experiences of intersex children in Zimbabwe drawing from in‐depth interviews conducted with intersex children aged between 8 and 16 years. The paper reveals a myriad of overlapping challenges faced by intersex children compounded by a lack of legal recognition and influence of cultural and religious discourses which threaten intersex children's sexual and reproductive health rights including their right to bodily autonomy and integrity, as well as their right to education

Economic growth · Economics · Political science · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Sexual Differentiation and Disorders

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