October 2019 — Founding of Intersexions.org, Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland
Founded in October 2019 by Lungile Peaceworth Maquba, Intersexions.org is an intersex rights organisation based in Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland (eSwatini). The focus of their work is advocacy, support and education aimed at intersex individuals, parents of intersex people, and their allies. While their work is centred in these countries, they envision their work reaching global communities of intersex people and their allies. The organisation was registered in 2019.
Vision
To create a world where intersex people live freely, without fear of discrimination, stigma, or harm, and with dignity and respect.
Mission
To provide support, education and advocacy for intersex individuals, families and communities – while working to eliminate stigma discrimination, and harmful practices.
Watch our interview with Peaceworth Maquba from the 26th of July 2026
Media by Intersexions
In this educational video, intersex activist Lungile Peaceworth Maquba, decides to take a creative approach to provide insight into their own experiences of accessing healthcare services in South Africa. The video depicts a dialogue between two different characters that represent an internal dialogue with their own thoughts and two aspects of their own personality. One character is encouraging the other to go and see a doctor because they have been avoiding it. The other character expresses fear and hesitancy, because they are afraid of being discriminated against, or made to feel embarrassed by healthcare workers if they decide to go to the doctor. This video was created to educate healthcare workers on the experiences of intersex people seeking access to healthcare in South African healthcare facilities.
Contact
Email: Intersexions.org@gmail.com
+27784842864
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