Karnatak HC Directs State Govt to Provide Free Ration to Transgender People and other Marginalised Groups
The court instructed that those who cannot pay for the ration, but do not have a BPL card must also be provided free ration.
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Trans community struggles as Coronavirus Shuts Life Down
Trans people often face discrimination in accessing housing, forcing many into slums, where isolation is impossible and their risk of contracting the virus increased
Heading into College as an LGBTQ Student
We all want to feel accepted and comfortable in our communities, and figuring out which colleges will provide the right environment can be even more difficult for students who identify as LGBTQ.
My Journey As a Closeted Trans Individual
Don’t repeat my mistake talk to your family. Or at least go to some therapist who will help you in coming out. Hidden desires are silent killers. Don’t fall prey for them.
Police Forces Manipuri Trans Activist to Delete Facebook Post Criticising CM and Post Apology
Santa Khurai, a well know transgender activist from Manipur, was forced by the police to delete a Facebook post that criticised the Chief Minister of Manipur for having recommended extension of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) for six months
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Tata Steel expands its Diversity & Inclusion policy with new LGBTQ+ inclusive policy
Definition of ‘Partners’ under the new policy to include same-sex couple. Offers support for gender reassignment for employees
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From Bollywood Personalities to Authors and Models, Here’s Why They Are All Excited about the Delhi Rainbow Lit Fest
We asked a few of the panelists and speakers on what they think of the Rainbow Lit Fest. Here's what they have to say
TCS’s new Health Insurance Policy covers SRS Cost, Extends Spousal Benefits to Same-Sex Partners
Under the new policy, upto 50% of the cost of Sex/Gender Reassignment Surgery (upto a maximum of INR 2 Lakh) will be covered by the insurance. Furthermore, the definition of spouse will now include same-sex partners irrespective of their marital status.
Despite Protests, Rajya Sabha Passes the Deeply Flawed Trans Rights Bill
The bill violates the constitutional rights of trans persons by restricting their freedom of movement and residence to familial spaces and rehabilitation homes
377 Lawyers Menaka Guruswamy and Arundhati Katju, Trans Activist Amrita Sarkar Among Finalists for APCOM’s HERO Awards 2019
While Katju and Guruswamy are nominated for Social Justice Hero Award, Sarkar has been nominated under Transgender Hero award.