he 4th World Intersex Forum and the ° T publication of a joint media statement.6  training coordinated by the United Nations ° A Development Programme and the Asia Pacific Forum for National Human Rights Institutions and partners. Held in Samoa in June 2017, this training focused on promoting and protecting human rights in relation to sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics (SOGISC). 3 Dr Elizabeth Kerekere, Chair/Founder of Tïwhanawhana Trust • Dr Elizabeth Kerekere presented information from her recently published PhD thesis (Kerekere, 2017), and explained the historically sacred position of intersex people within Te Ao Mäori. She elaborated on her contention that intersex people are modern day ‘tipua’ – magical creatures who can change gender and form. • Dr Kerekere highlighted the need for decolonisation of our health system for the care of intersex people in Aotearoa New Zealand. • From a tangata whenua perspective, the role of whänau was discussed. The resources Takatäpui: Part of the Whänau 7 and Growing up Takatäpui: Whänau Journeys 8 were tabled for the Roundtable to distribute through their respective networks. • The IDAHoBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia) report was discussed and tabled for the Roundtable to read.9 • Georgia highlighted the importance of clinicians connecting intersex patients to accurate information and to other intersex people through a diagnostic process. • Georgia stressed the prevalence of intersex variations (1.7% of the population10) and the important link between enhanced wellbeing and intersex people connecting with each other. 5 Dr Paul Hofman, Paediatrician and Endocrinologist in the Starship Paediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology team • Dr Paul Hofman updated the Roundtable on his role within the Starship team in the management of healthcare for intersex children. • Detailed two case studies of intersex children born in Aotearoa New Zealand and the outcomes of different medical interventions. • Detailed the evolution of “corrective genital surgery” in Aotearoa New Zealand and the various outcomes of these early interventions. • Acknowledged concerns raised by intersex groups about management of intersex healthcare. • Discussed further case studies of early intervention and posed the question, “Have we done the right thing by intervening early?” 6 Jeanie Douché, Board member of ITANZ and Adjunct Research Fellow • Dr Kerekere explained the need for a national at the Graduate School of Nursing, rainbow strategy that centres around the needs Midwifery and Health at Victoria of the most marginalised in Rainbow communities, particularly young people and those with diverse University sex characteristics and genders. 4 Georgia Andrews, Youth Representative on the ITANZ board • Georgia Andrews provided a youth perspective on international and national developments in intersex advocacy. Intersex Roundtable Report 2017 • Jeanie Douché provided an update to the Roundtable on progress made in the field of Midwifery since the 2016 Roundtable. • Acknowledged the important role Mani Mitchell and ITANZ have played in enlightening midwifery students about intersex babies and adults. 9