Valentino Vecchietti (she/her)

I created the Intersex-Inclusive Pride flag in 2021. It is a #SOGIESC flag. Representing natural diversity in sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics (intersex) This is a human rights framework ilga.org/ilga-world-dat….

@BrieWhatC @PridePowerList @LindaRiley8 @DIVAmagazine @PrideInLondon ✨🫶🏽✨ Happy Pride! Thank you!

It is an incredible honour to be recognised on the @PridePowerList with such powerful and remarkable change makers ✨🫶🏽✨ thank you @LindaRiley8 @DIVAmagazine #PPL24 @PrideInLondon #PrideMonth

@MissFayeTierney ✨🫶🏽✨😊Happy Pride!

It was an honour watching my darling @ValentinoInter s flag go up today at work #Happypridemonth 🥰

@lolaannamendez Hello Lola, I’m the creator of the Intersex-Inclusive Pride flag, 2021.

Looking for queer historians to interview for an article about the evolution of the rainbow flag for a major publication. Please get in touch if this is you, tag someone I should interview, RT, etc. Email in bio. #prrequest #sourcerequest #journorequest

@katie_gatens Hi @katie_gatens yes, I’ve followed you, thanks!

@ValentinoInter Hi Valentino! I was wondering if you would please mind following me so I can DM you? Thanks!

Off the back of this @ValentinoInter says: 'Remarks stating that our Pride flag represents an ideology appears to show a lack of knowledge about human diversity' itv.com/news/2023-11-2…

Standing with Indonesia's LGBTIQ+ community in solidarity. We condemn the alarming levels of harassment, violence, and discrimination targeting local activists and community members. Read: weareaptn.org/2023/07/18/apt… #SolidarityStatement #StandWithIndonesia

In 2019, Caster Semenya was told she could no longer participate in sport unless she took hormone suppressants. As a doctor, I find this unacceptable. Medicine is prescribed for the benefit of the patient's health - not because a sports committee dictates it. Genetic advantages are seen throughout the sporting world. 🏊‍♂️Michael Phelps has a super large wingspan and lung capacity. 🤸‍♀️Simone Biles is only 4ft8, allowing her to retain skills she's had since childhood (while other gymnasts have to re-learn new techniques as they grow.) 🏀Boban Marjanovic has the largest hands in the NBA, and is so tall he can dunk without jumping. Do we ask any of these athletes to retire? Do we ask them to undergo surgery to reduce their size? Do we ask them to take growth hormones, or drugs that alter their abilities? Absolutely not. The truth is, because testosterone is linked to gender identity, it has once again been forced into the spotlight by the press. While I'm relieved on the European Court's decision Semenya's rights were violated, it's a disgrace it even happened in the first place. Hopefully this can be an educational moment for everyone. 1 in 5 women have high testosterone levels. And genetic advantages are seen in all corners of the sporting world. Can we all start celebrating these incredible human beings, instead of trying to cut them out?

Today we hosted the #HLPF2023 panel "Leaving No One Behind" with a fantastic lineup of our UN Rights and Religion Fellows! Our panelists: @bob_luizbotelho 🇧🇷, Daniell Daphness 🇱🇨, Latiyah Orneill 🇨🇮, @ChukwuikeObioma 🇳🇬, and Oabona Sepora 🇧🇼 discussed religiously motivated violence and discrimination, and how our different communities are combatting it.

BREAKING: Two-time Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya wins appeal at European Court of Human Rights.

We rejoice with our intersex communities in Brazil! 💛💜 During the 17th National Health Conference, two crucial proposals were approved enacting policies to prohibit unnecessary, non-vital surgeries on intersex infants. Read more via @abraintersexo: bit.ly/46GSJvE

Thank you @Nancy_M_K for all you have done for our communities. When my Intersex-Inclusive Pride flag went viral in June 2021, I reached out to you for support and you immediately connected me with the right person to help. Thank you for being part of my journey 💛

🏏🌈 We’re at The Oval celebrating Pride! Thanks to @SurreyCCCLGBT @surreycricket and all the staff here 🙏 Great fun going round the boundary for a mini parade throwing out free T-shirts! #RainbowLaces @out4cricket @PrideinCricket @PrideSportsUK #VitalityBlast #SurreyCricket

This is my flag to represent the whole Pride community This is @TransITCUK flag for the whole Pride community If you’re not flying this then you’re excluding the intersex community Please think and stop - leave no-one behind xx #IntersexPeopleMatter

Happy #PrideInLondon 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇬🇧! I was delighted to stroll past this fantastic @WeAreIERUK window display on Regent Street: a Journey to the Intersex-Inclusive Pride flag. 👏🏼👏🏼 to its creator @ValentinoInter. Watch for us #DiplomatsForEquality in the #PrideParade today! 👋🏼👋🏼

@JSauveFS @WeAreIERUK @JSauveFS Thank you! ✨Happy Pride!✨ #SOGIESC #IntersexInclusivePrideflag

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a common intersex variation with a wide array of experiences! As we're wrapping up #CAHAwarenessMonth, learn from 5 people on their lives w CAH, adrenal crisis, & growing up with #intersex bodies. interactadvocates.org/intersex-conge…

@marjodasays @Matthew_Hodson @outvertising Thank you! ✨ #LGBTwiththeI

I’m for a broad, inclusive #LGBTQI+ community (we share common enemies, we are stronger together) but aesthetically I didn’t like the way intersex was included on the flag. That felt petty, quibbling about design when the issue was solidarity. This fixes that. What do you think?

@Matthew_Hodson @marjodasays You’re welcome @Matthew_Hodson ! And please do let me know if you would like to connect with me, so that I can also empower you with more knowledge and understanding of #intersex just as I have been doing for @marjodasays :-)

@ValentinoInter @marjodasays Thank you so much. 🙏

@Matthew_Hodson @marjodasays I am the creator of the Intersex-Inclusive Pride flag, which is a #SOGIESC flag. To learn more about the individual #intersex flag please see #morgancarpenter website, who created this cultural symbol to represent our global community. Thanks! #allyship #learning #Solidarity

@Matthew_Hodson @marjodasays Hi @Matthew_Hodson happy to let you know that I am the intersex equality campaigner who shared this knowledge about the symbolism in the intersex flag with @marjodasays and I’m delighted to see knowledge building happening in our community 💛