Intersex infanticide

In some parts of the world, intersex newborns and infants are under the risk of infanticide (killing of infants under 1 year old). Intersex infanticide is practiced in Southeast Asia, China, and countries in the regions of Southern, Eastern, and Western Africa. Contributing factors include preference for males, traditional beliefs and superstitions, lack of legal protection for intersex children, resource scarcity, lack of education about intersex people, and stigma towards being intersex or having an intersex child. Data on the prevalence of intersex infanticide is sparse because it is often unreported or done in secret. Intersex infanticide is a violation of several human rights. Multiple United Nations committees and organizations have spoken out against intersex infanticide.