{"id":6726,"date":"2015-01-01T12:08:00","date_gmt":"2015-01-01T10:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/?p=6726"},"modified":"2025-10-29T12:34:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T10:34:35","slug":"2015-fondation-de-synergy-intersex-voice-siv-benin-founding-of-synergy-intersex-voice-siv-benin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/2015-fondation-de-synergy-intersex-voice-siv-benin-founding-of-synergy-intersex-voice-siv-benin\/","title":{"rendered":"2015 \u2014 Fondation de Synergy Intersex Voice (SIV), B\u00e9nin \/ Founding of Synergy Intersex Voice (SIV), Benin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2015 \u2014 Fondation de Synergy Intersex Voice (SIV), B\u00e9nin \/ Founding of Synergy Intersex Voice (SIV), Benin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fond\u00e9e au B\u00e9nin en 2015 par Jude Akintola et trois autres militants (dont les noms sont tenus secrets pour des raisons de s\u00e9curit\u00e9), Synergy Intersex Voice (SIV)s&rsquo;adresse principalement aux personnes intersexes vivant au B\u00e9nin et en Afrique de l&rsquo;Ouest, ainsi qu&rsquo;aux alli\u00e9\u00b7e\u00b7s \u0153uvrant pour la reconnaissance, la visibilit\u00e9 et les droits humains des personnes intersexes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SIV travaille \u00e0 la visibilit\u00e9, la protection et l&rsquo;autonomisation des personnes intersexes \u00e0 travers :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>la sensibilisation du public et des institutions sur les r\u00e9alit\u00e9s intersexes ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>le renforcement des capacit\u00e9s communautaires ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>la cr\u00e9ation d&rsquo;espaces s\u00fbrs pour le partage et le bien-\u00eatre des personnes intersexes ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>la plaidoyer pour la reconnaissance l\u00e9gale et sociale des personnes intersexes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Founded in Benin in 2015 by Jude Akintola and three other activists (whose names are withheld for safety reasons), Synergy Intersex Voice (SIV) is primarily aimed at intersex people living in Benin and West Africa, as well as allies working for the recognition, visibility and human rights of intersex people. They are in the process of registering the organisation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>SIV works to increase the visibility, protection, and empowerment of intersex people through:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>raising public and institutional awareness of intersex realities;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>building community capacity;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>creating safe spaces for the sharing and well-being of intersex people;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>advocating for the legal and social recognition of intersex people.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice.jpeg 612w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice-18x12.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La vision \/ <em>Vision<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Un B\u00e9nin o\u00f9 toutes les personnes intersexes vivent dans la dignit\u00e9, la libert\u00e9 et la s\u00e9curit\u00e9, sans stigmatisation ni violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A Benin where all intersex people live in dignity, freedom and security, without stigma or violence.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_5.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_5-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_5-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_5-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_5-16x12.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_5-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Promouvoir la visibilit\u00e9, la protection des droits et le bien-\u00eatre des personnes intersexes \u00e0 travers la sensibilisation, l&rsquo;\u00e9ducation, le plaidoyer et la solidarit\u00e9 communautaire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Promoting the visibility, protection of rights and well-being of intersex people through awareness-raising, education, advocacy and community solidarity.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Les objectifs \/ <em>Objectives<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lutter contre la stigmatisation et la discrimination envers les personnes intersexes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cr\u00e9er des espaces s\u00fbrs d&rsquo;\u00e9change et de soutien.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renforcer les capacit\u00e9s des personnes intersexes pour leur autonomisation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promouvoir la reconnaissance juridique et sociale des variations intersexes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Favoriser la collaboration entre les organisations locales et internationales.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Combating stigma and discrimination against intersex people.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Creating safe spaces for exchange and support.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Empowering intersex people.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Promoting the legal and social recognition of intersex variations.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fostering collaboration between local and international organisations.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_2.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_2-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_2-16x12.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_2-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Domaines d&rsquo;intervention \/ <em>Focus areas <\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Droits humains et \u00e9galit\u00e9 de genre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sant\u00e9 sexuelle et reproductive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00c9ducation et inclusion sociale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sensibilisation et plaidoyer intersexe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renforcement communautaire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentation et visibilit\u00e9 m\u00e9diatique.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Human rights and gender equality<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Sexual and reproductive health<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Education and social inclusion<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Intersex awareness and advocacy<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Community building<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Documentation and media visibility<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_3.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_3-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_3-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_3-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_3-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_1-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_1-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:synergyintersexvoice@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">synergyintersexvoice@gmail.com<\/a>  <br>+229 01 92 62 14 13<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/19pGxDeL3k\/?mibextid=wwXIfr\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_5.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Synergy-Intersex-Voice_5-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2015 \u2014 Fondation de Synergy Intersex Voice (SIV), B\u00e9nin \/ Founding of Synergy Intersex Voice (SIV), Benin Fond\u00e9e au B\u00e9nin en 2015 par Jude Akintola et trois autres 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