Transgender

It’s been a long, tough fight for rights, recognition and respect but, gradually, the transgender community is finally being given the right opportunities to be included in mainstream.

Bullied at school for being different, this transgender woman now runs an organisation that is transforming lives. Her incredible story of overcoming the odds and empowering those in need will leave you inspired!

Transgender applicants can opt for the 'third gender' category while getting a policy with LIC.

A radio station in Bangalore is bringing together people from different communities and giving them a platform to speak freely about whatever they want and in whichever language they are comfortable. From transgenders and auto drivers, to garment workers and waste pickers, everyone has a voice here.

There is hope that the upcoming hearing will grant positive rights to the LGBT community in India.

Rudrani Chettri wants people from the fashion industry and the corporates to take this initiative forward.

"Half of India still see us as different, but we are happy because the other half wants us to sing," says India's first transgender band.

Aishwarya Rituparna Pradhan is an openly transgender gazetted government officer in the Orissa Financial Service. Read on to more about how the April 2014 Supreme Court ruling gave her the courage to be true to herself.

The 'State Policy for Transgenders in Kerala 2015' is a first of its kind in India. This rights-based policy will provide equal access to the marginalised community to different services and resources throughout the state, while protecting them from harassment.