Transgender rights in South Asia took a step forward with notable legal advances in India and Pakistan, highlighting growing recognition and inclusion for transgender individuals. In India, Akkai Padmashali, a leading transgender activist, made history by obtaining a passport for […]
The Karnataka High Court as an interim measure directed the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) to provide a reservation of 0.5% to transgender persons (half the percentage of reservation provided for TGs in employment in State) with fee […]
MONTGOMERY: The mother of a Black teenager who was fatally shot in Alabama this week said she believes her daughter was killed because of her transgender identity. Cameron Thompson, 18, was shot several times just after midnight on Monday, and […]
The participating members of the transgender community – Aishu Jadhav, Dhanu Negi, Shruti Singh, Sridevi Londhe, Shabbo Shaikh, Swaradnya Dattophadhye, Monika, Nidhi More, and Kajal Kurva, have created powerful artworks that share their personal stories and experiences The exhibition, showcasing […]
Hyderabad, Dec 19, 2024: Cardinal Anthony Poola has joined the transgender community of Hyderabad, a southern Indian city, to celebrate Christmas that many say has sent a message of inclusivity and Christian love for the marginalized. “True Christmas lies in […]
The trans community members rejoiced at the state government’s initiative to include them in the police, they also urged the government to help those above fifty years with employment opportunities. Several attendees explained that there has been a slow change […]
(ANS – Chennai) – The Department of School Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, has announced the state-wide screening of the recently released documentary film “Beno Zephine” in all schools during December 2024. Directed by Father Ernest Rosario and produced by […]
This year’s NDAA authorizes a record $895 billion in annual military spending, covering provisions on purchases of military equipment and boosting competitiveness with archrivals including China and Russia. The US Senate on Monday voted overwhelmingly to advance an $895 billion […]
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to examine a plea seeking direction for framing pan-India guidelines to provide a safe environment for women, children and transgender persons in society. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan […]
After months of persistent advocacy, the Karnataka government has finally expanded the Gruhalakshmi scheme to include the transgender community. On December 11, the Movement for Gender and Sexual Pluralism (MGSP) celebrated the first disbursement of funds to nearly 15,000 eligible […]
