The Government of Odisha formulated an umbrella scheme ‘Sweekruti’ to secure the rights of transgender persons and ensure equitable justice. It recognises that transgender persons are subject to discrimination and hardships in society. The main objectives of the scheme are to create an enabling environment for transgender persons, ensure their participation and social integration, strengthen […]
KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY, 2018
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Provincial Government published the KP Human Rights Policy in 2018. It was the first province to enact a policy after the powers were devolved to the provinces. The policy addresses rights of women, children, transgender persons, minorities, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and human rights defenders. It also discusses the civil and […]
TRANSGENDER PERSONS WELFARE POLICY, 2018 (PAKISTAN)
In August 2018, the Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA), Pakistan published the Transgender Persons Welfare Policy. Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar directed the government to draft the policy after noting the issues faced by transgender persons in Pakistan and other developing countries. This is the first policy in Pakistan which deals explicitly with transgender persons. IDENTIFICATION […]
KARNATAKA STATE POLICY ON TRANSGENDERS, 2017
The Government of Karnataka drafted and published a detailed Karnataka State Policy on transgender persons in 2017. The policy acknowledges the Supreme Court decision in NALSA v. Union of India, recognises the structural discrimination faced by transgender persons and the lack of recognition of their rights in various criminal and civil statutes. The objective of the […]
TAMIL NADU ARAVANIGAL (TRANSGENDER) WELFARE BOARD: CASE STUDY (UNDP, 2012)
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) published this case study of the Tamil Nadu Transgender Welfare Board (“the Board”) in 2012. This report focuses on the formation, structure, accomplishments and challenges of the Board. Further, it provides insights for developing such boards in other Indian states. FORMATION OF THE TAMIL NADU WELFARE BOARD The Government […]
EXCLUSION AMPLIFIED: A REPORT ON COVID-19 AND THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY (CLPR, 2020)
Trans and intersex persons are one of the most marginalised communities in India. It is no surprise then that when the lockdown to contain COVID-19 was announced on 24th March 2020 by the Prime Minister, hours before it was scheduled to begin, trans persons found themselves terribly unprepared for what was to come. After […]