{"id":5206,"date":"2024-07-26T16:05:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T14:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/?p=5206"},"modified":"2025-08-18T16:07:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T14:07:14","slug":"26-july-2024-founding-of-direitos-humanos-intersexual-angola-dhia-angola","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/26-july-2024-founding-of-direitos-humanos-intersexual-angola-dhia-angola\/","title":{"rendered":"26 July 2024 \u2014 Founding of Direitos Humanos Intersexual Angola (DHIA), Angola"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

26 July 2024 \u2014 Founding of Direitos Humanos Intersexual Angola (DHIA), Angola<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Founded on 26 July 2024 by Boomer Mateus, Luis M\u00e1rio Seteco and J\u00e9ssica Sanga, Direitos Humanos Intersexual Angola (DHIA) works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of intersex people and their families in Angola. Direitos Humanos Intersexual translates to \u00ab\u00a0Intersexual Human Rights\u00a0\u00bb from Portuguese. Boomer is the current Executive Director and active members are Miriam Benilde, Elisandro Jorge, Vero Nicolau and Nelma da Cunha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To create a world where all intersex people are valued, respected and celebrated for their diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DHIA’s Founders<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To promote awareness, acceptance and respect for intersex people by challenging stereotypes and combating discrimination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Goal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To contribute to building a society where intersex bodies are not stigmatised and where their rights as individuals are respected, protected and upheld.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More about the reason for founding DHIA, by co-founder, Boomer Mateus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00ab\u00a0As an intersex person and the founder of the first human rights organization for intersex people in Angola, my connection to this organization is deeply rooted in my personal life journey. Every step I take along this path is driven by lived experiences of struggle, resilience, and hope for a brighter future for all intersex individuals. This organization is not just a project; it is an extension of my dreams and the dreams of so many voices that have been silenced for far too long. It is a space where our stories find strength, where we transform pain into action, and where we build, together, a fairer and more inclusive world. Being part of this is the fulfillment of a greater purpose that guides me every single day.\u00a0\u00bb<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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Images from the LGBTQIAPN+ Cultural Festival in September 2024<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Images from a strategic training for healthcare workers facilitated by DHIA on October 23 and 24 2024, addressing crucial topics such as the diversity of biological sex. This initiative aimed not only to raise awareness but also to empower healthcare professionals to recognise and appropriately respond to the needs of the intersex population. During the sessions, DHIA explored principles of respect for diversity and inclusion in healthcare, promoting more equitable and inclusive practices.

The organisation’s approach focused on demystifying concepts and strengthening technical knowledge about innate variations in sexual characteristics, emphasising the importance of sensitive care grounded in human rights. DHIA encouraged partner organisations to join this mission of creating environments where every individual can have their voice heard, strengthening cohesion and the recognition of the specific needs of the intersex community within the healthcare system.

This was DHIA’s first workshop for a group of healthcare professionals.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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+244954518143
Email: dhiangolano@gmail.com
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Watch our interview with Boomer Mateus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We interviewed Boomer on the 21st of March 2025 with a Portuguese:English translator about his life and activism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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