New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- India has made significant legislative strides in recognsing transgender rights, but societal acceptance of the community remains a challenge, Justice V. Ramasubramanian, Chairperson, NHRC, today said, calling for critical reforms to improve their welfare and inclusivity.
Justice Ramasubramanian was speaking at the national conference on 'Rights of Transgender Persons: Revamping Spaces, Reclaiming Voices', organised by the NHRC with key government and civil society stakeholders.
On the occasion, a comprehensive report on the status of Garima Greh shelters for transgender persons was also unveiled, revealing that all is not well in the world of transgender persons in India, where their population is estimated to be ar...