The I in Us with Aileen Kennedy, 3 April 2025

The I in Us with Aileen Kennedy, 3 April 2025

Author: JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities April 9, 2025 Duration: 40:10
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This awe-inspiring program of The I in Us with Aileen Kennedy, brings to the JOY airwaves another truly informative, educational episode.

Aileen’s Background

Tonight our fabulous co-hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome special guest, human rights lawyer and intersex ally, Aileen Kennedy, to the program.   Aileen is a cisgender endosex woman.  Her interest is in advocacy for intersex people which began when she was researching for her PhD in law.  She started reading about medical interventions on young infants and children to ‘normalize’ their bodies.   On The I in Us with Aileen Kennedy, the fabulous hosts, Paul and Cody, speak to Aileen about her valuable contributions to the intersex community.  She mentions how appalled she is with the blatant human rights breaches which appeared to attract so little academic and public attention.

 

Aileen’s Work

Aileen recommends the Health and Human Rights (InterAction) website to The I in Us(https://interaction.org.au) as being the most reliable source of information.  She is now on the Health and Human Rights InterAction Board.  She joined as a Director in 2016 and was Chair from 2022 to 2024.  Also, Eileen has appeared before the NSW parliament advocating for law reform.  She has participated in workshops leading to law reforms in the ACT.

Further, during this episode of The I in Us, Aileen chats about books, articles and submissions to Government departments that she has written.  Plus, she has advocated for law reform.  Aileen is also a member of the expert reference group advising on the Australian Human Rights Commission’s inquiry into intersex human rights in medical settings.

So, tune in to JOY 94.9 and listen to the extraordinary Aileen Kennedy speak about her invaluable contributions to the intersex community.   The I in Us: a show by the intersex community, about the intersex community  -for all of us.  https://www.joy.org.au/the I in Us

This intriguing episode is absolutely a must, and promises to keep the listener engaged right until the finish.  Not to be missed.

 

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Tune into The I in Us, a space dedicated to the often overlooked and vital conversations within the intersex community. Produced by JOY 94.9 as part of their Rainbow Community Podcasts, this series moves beyond simple definitions to explore the lived realities, diverse identities, and personal stories of intersex people. Each episode fosters a genuine sense of connection, tackling how intersex experiences intersect with broader societal structures, cultural perceptions, and personal well-being. You’ll hear discussions that thoughtfully navigate topics of health, both physical and mental, fitness, sexuality, and the ongoing journey toward self-acceptance and advocacy. This podcast serves as both a refuge and a resource, amplifying voices that challenge norms and build understanding. It’s about finding the shared humanity in our individual stories and recognizing the strength in community. For anyone within the LGBTIQA+ spectrum and its allies, these conversations provide essential insight and foster a deeper, more inclusive dialogue. The depth and authenticity found here make this more than just a podcast; it's a continuous thread in the fabric of community building.
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