Support Intact Global's Fight Against Genital Mutilation

Help Intact Global Launch a Constitutional Challenge Against Forced, Non-Religious Genital Mutilation of Males in Oregon

MATCHING CAMPAIGN: Thanks to the generous support of Doctors Opposing Circumcision (DOC), every dollar donated will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to the first $10,000 of our fundraising goal!

Introduction:

Intact Global Inc. (IGI) is dedicated to protecting children from genital mutilation and promoting bodily autonomy. We need your support to raise $50,000 for The Clopper Law Firm, P.C. (TCLF), along with Of Counsel Peter W. Adler and their co-counsel in Oregon, Bradley Lechman-Su, to initiate a groundbreaking constitutional challenge against forced, non-religious male genital mutilation (commonly referred to as "circumcision") in Oregon.

Fundraiser Goal:

Our goal is to raise $50,000 to cover the legal costs associated with this critical challenge. These funds will ensure that TCLF has the necessary resources to fight for the protection of children's rights in Oregon.

Background:

Male genital mutilation is a deeply ingrained practice that violates the bodily autonomy and human rights of babies and young children, just as female genital mutilation does, which is already outlawed in most countries—including the United States. In fact, male genital mutilation kills 100-200 children in the U.S. each year and permanently destroys approximately 75% of the sexual nerve endings in men.

Despite growing awareness of the harms of male genital mutilation, legal protections against this practice remain inadequate. Our constitutional challenge aims to address these legal shortcomings and establish stronger protections for children in Oregon.

How Your Contribution Helps:

Why This Matters:

This constitutional challenge is not just about one case; it’s about setting a precedent that will protect countless children from unnecessary and harmful genital mutilation. By supporting this fundraiser, you are contributing to a historic effort to uphold children's rights and promote bodily autonomy.

How to Donate:

Please donate whatever you can to help us reach our $50,000 goal. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us closer to achieving equal protection against genital mutilation for all children in Oregon.

Other Ways to Help:

Thank you for your generosity and support. Together, we can change the world by expanding children's rights to include being free from genital mutilation.

Contact Information:

For more information about this fundraiser and IGI's mission, please visit our website at https://www.intactglobal.org.

Update on Timing of the GoFundMe Launch:

Between the filming of Intact Global’s GoFundMe video and the publication of this campaign, the Board of Directors of Intact Global carefully deliberated and decided that this lawsuit would be best received in early 2025. This decision was made in anticipation of potential changes with the new administration that may overshadow the importance of our mission to protect all children from genital mutilation. Additionally, we recognize that infant genital mutilation is not a topic likely to gain traction over the holidays. With the new year, we are confident that the public will be more receptive to seriously addressing this issue, making it easier to build the momentum needed to bring about meaningful change.

Tax Deductibility of Your Donation:

Intact Global is a non-profit corporation incorporated in Delaware, headquartered in California, and registered in Oregon. On June 18, 2024, Intact Global applied for 501(c)(3) status. If the IRS grants Intact Global 501(c)(3) status, your donation to this campaign will be tax-deductible, less processing fees. However, Intact Global cannot guarantee it will receive 501(c)(3) status from the IRS. We will update all donors once we have a decision from the IRS to assist with donors’ accounting and taxes.