• Thanked the NZ Human Rights Commission for their role in bringing these Roundtables together. • Discussed the findings of the 2016 study Intersex Statistics and Stories from Australia which points to the high rates of suicidality in intersex people compared with their non-intersex peers. • Suggested language in this area needs to be inclusive of the diversity of intersex people, respect the rights of intersex people to selfidentify, and avoid deficit-based models. • Updated the Roundtable on the final position statement on inclusive partnerships for NZCOM membership. • Presented a draft outline of a programme of study proposed for Bachelor of Midwifery programmes, Certification and Annual Practicing Certificates (APC) for Registered Midwives. Working title for this course is “Sex and Gender Matters”. • Believe that we need responsive systems that enable intersex people to make decisions for themselves and to be fully informed. 8 Mr Brendon Bowkett, Paediatric Surgeon • Brendon Bowkett discussed the critical importance of accreditation and training of health board members and executives on issues facing intersex people in Aotearoa New Zealand. • The need for increased psychological aspects of support and care were highlighted with a call for greater access to relevant support for intersex people and their whänau. • Acknowledged the value of stories from intersex people in this work. • Detailed visiting lectureships completed with Mani Mitchell in collaboration with ITANZ. 9 George Parker, Women’s Health Action consultant 7 Louisa Wall and Jan Logie, Members of Parliament • George Parker presented a discussion on equity and social justice issues as they link to access to appropriate healthcare. • Louisa Wall and Jan Logie updated the Roundtable of the cross-party Rainbow NZ Parliamentary Network’s commitment to make progress on issues facing intersex people in Aotearoa New Zealand. • Acknowledged the importance of the Roundtable and the need for this work to be directed by those who identify as intersex. • Committed to using legislative and other government functions to put protections in place for intersex people from unnecessary medical interventions and to guarantee access to appropriate health services. • Emphasised the importance of breaking down the gender binaries in this work and beyond. • Norm-critical approaches and intersectional analysis were acknowledged as key elements in dismantling previous harmful approaches to intersex issues. • Identified the need for further education in medical schools. George currently teaches the elective paper Sex, Sexuality and Gender Identity at the University of Auckland’s Medical School for third year undergraduate students. Only 20-30 out of 300 students are able to take this paper. • George noted the impact this paper has had on students becoming change agents and engaging in activism in this space. The Roundtable agreed that papers like these should be mandatory curriculum requirements in medical training. • Identified the progress made in Europe on the protection of bodily integrity of intersex people and that protections for intersex people come down to ensuring equality of citizenship. 10 Human Rights Commission