The rights and interests of trans and intersex children: considerations, conflicts and implications in relation to the UNCRC

In this paper, I consider the contradictions in majority Western treatment of trans and intersex children, relation to United Nations Convention on Rights Child (UNCRC). argue that how each group is treated underpinned by contrasting assumptions about what constitutes child’s best interest, which a primary consideration under Convention. case it assumed interest have an assigned binary gender body matches as well possible; be prevented from making irrevocable decisions they do not fully understand. then outline discuss Kirsten Sandberg’s approach children with respect UNCRC, explore implications practice. conclude follows would benefit all just those who are or intersex.