Intersex Issues: In short, because it can be difficult for people to accept that intersex bodies are usually healthy ones, with some added quirks, we are at risk for medically unnecessary interventions. These are done for aesthetic purposes or to facilitate (heterosexual) sex. Unfortunately, statistically these interventions occur most commonly before the age of 2, meaning that our consent is also not obtained.

Intersex surgeries are not by any means the only issue we face, but if I had one wish for my community it would be to end early intervention where surgeries can be postponed. It is by far the most pressing fight we are facing.

How to be an Ally?

Educate yourself (learn about intersex from intersex people).
Use intersex-inclusive language. (If you watch your language for trans inclusivity, then you already are doing this, thank you!)
Educate your community.
Do not make the assumption that intersex is a medical condition.
Include us in your discussions about human rights. Keep working on improving the GRA/ LGBTI strategy, keep demanding that healthcare improve! We stand to win when the broader community does too.
At the same time, try to amplify the voices of intersex people when speaking about issues that effect them.
Remember that our bodies are not a way to win arguments about gender theory! There are many other ways to prove that gender is not binary!
Remember that being intersex may or may not be part of their identity
Do not assume it is their duty to discuss being intersex at any time, or that they’re comfortable to discuss all aspects of being intersex
Phrase questions broadly
Ensure that your questions don’t serve to stigmatize or fetishize