26/10/2026
Choose. Cut. Remain Silent.
For decades, intersex children underwent irreversible surgeries to make their bodies conform to society’s expectations of male and female, often without medical necessity or their own consent.
The consequences of these decisions could last a lifetime.
Today, we share this powerful fragment from the Dutch documentary Kiezen, snijden, zwijgen to raise awareness about this often overlooked chapter in medical history.
As medical professionals, we believe that every individual deserves bodily autonomy, informed consent, and the right to be heard.
Because medical care should respect the person, not simply conform to society’s expectations.
🎬 Source: Kiezen, snijden, zwijgen – VPRO / NPO Doc (2024)
Full documentary: www.npodoc.nl/artikelen/kiezen-snijden-zwijgen
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