Intaction (organization)

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Intaction
Formation2010
FounderAnthony Losquadro
Founded atNew York City
TypeNon-profit corporation
HeadquartersBrooklyn, New York City
WebsiteOfficial website

Intaction is an American anti-circumcision advocacy organization based in Brooklyn, New York.[1] It was founded in 2010 by Anthony Losquadro.[2][3]

Etymology[]

Intaction's name is derived from the words "Intact" and "Action". Members of the organization are sometimes called "Intactivists", and their movement "Intactivism".[4]

History[]

Losquadro became involved due to growing concern in 2010 that the American Academy of Pediatrics would reverse its stance on infant circumcision policy.[5] The group went on to protest at the New York home of Dr. Susan Blank, the chairperson of the committee that oversaw the policy revisions.[6]

The group protested an annual convention of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Washington, DC.[7]

Advocacy[]

Intaction also has a large full-time mobile education truck, which they use to display photo campaigns such as "Circumcision - I Did Not Consent" and "Foreskin - A Girl Can Hope".[8] In addition to public education events held mostly in New York City, the group marches in parades advocating for the intact body and foreskin.[9]

The group is also frequently present at New York City's Union Square Park.[10][11]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Swanson, Jess (2015-10-06). "Uncut: A Look at the Wacky, Wrinkly World of Foreskin Restoration". Village News. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  2. ^ Revelant, Julie (January 2, 2013). "Circumcision on the decline? What parents need to know about the procedure". FOX News. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  3. ^ Losquadro, Anthony. "Anthony Losquadro: Intaction". ESPN. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  4. ^ O'Connor, A.M. (Jul 12, 2018). "The Anti-Circumcision Movement Is Gaining Momentum — Should Parents Care?". She Knows. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  5. ^ Peyser, Andrea (January 25, 2016). "Circumcision 'intactivists' don't want you (or your kids) to get snipped". The New York Post. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  6. ^ Fortis, Bianca (November 24, 2013). "Queens doctor targeted over circumcisions". QNS. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  7. ^ Shane, Charlotte (2016-08-22). "Inside the Anti-Circumcision Movement: These Blood-Soaked Activists Want You to Cut Them Some Slack". Splinter News. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  8. ^ Euse, Erica (May 12, 2014). "The Fight for Baby Foreskin Hits the Streets". Vice. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  9. ^ O'Connor, A.M. (Jul 12, 2018). "Inside the Anti-Circumcision Movement: These Blood-Soaked Activists Want You to Cut Them Some Slack". She Knows. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  10. ^ Ritschel, Chelsea (August 20, 2018). "An advocacy group in New York City wants people to stop circumcising their infant sons". The Independent. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  11. ^ Myers, Quinn. "Why Foreskin Activists Are Taking to the Streets". Mel Magazine. Retrieved 2020-04-11.

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