“As far as prisons are concerned, the person concerned should have the right to decide where he or she wants to be inside the prison."

Distorted portrayals of trans realities from a stereotypical and heteronormative gaze only embolden existing transphobia.

There is a “need to prevent” gender affirmative surgeries by medical professionals who are “not trained or well-equipped.”

The teachers’ manual may cause students “psychological trauma” by talking about gender neutral policies, a complaint said.

Over 50 years, barriers to healthcare and social support have kept high mortality risks in transpersons relatively unchanged.

“The state needs to frame a protocol for conducting such surgeries and also put in place an ethics committee..." an official said.

The notification also require recruiters to provide a separate column for applicants to identify as "others," apart from male or female.

Gendered bathrooms haven't always been the safest places for trans people, but a separate facility may not be the answer.

Since the update, 42 individuals have identified as transgender in their submission.