Intaction (organization)

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

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

Etymology

Intaction's name is derived from the words "Intact" and "Action." Members of the organization refer to themselves as "Intactivists," and to their movement as "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]

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.

See also
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