NHRC to host national conference on rights of transgender persons

Indias apex human rights body will host a national conference on the rights of transgenders on September 4 for a transformative change ensuring that every member of that community lives with dignity and has access to equal opportunities officials said on TuesdayThe National Human Rights Commission NHRC said it firmly believes that the integration of transgender persons into society is not just a legal or institutional responsibility but a moral imperativeNHRC Chairperson Justice retd V Ramasubramanian will be the chief guest at the National Conference on the Rights of Transgender Persons to be held at the India Habitat CentreBy convening this conference the commission seeks to pave the way for a transformative change ensuring that every transgender person in India is able to live with dignity access equal opportunities and reclaim their rightful space in society the NHRC said in a statementA wide spectrum of participants including government officials judicial and legal experts policymakers representatives of civil society organisations community leaders law enforcement agencies and media representatives will gather for the conferenceThe NHRC said that deliberations and recommendations at this conference will contribute towards strengthening inclusive policies and practices advancing the rights of transgender persons and reaffirming Indias commitment to the principles of human rights equality and justice for allCentred on the theme Revamping Spaces Reclaiming Voices the event emphasises the immediate need to tackle systemic discrimination uplift lived experiences and promote meaningful inclusion for transgender persons in all areas of life the statement saidThe conference aims to create a national platform for dialogue on the rights and welfare of transgender persons review the implementation of legal provisions and welfare schemes and recommend practical policy reforms to strengthen institutional care reduce stigma and enhance access to education healthcare and employmentIt also seeks to ensure greater accountability and sensitisation within law enforcement agencies while celebrating the voices and resilience of transgender persons and acknowledging their contribution to Indias social fabricIn the decades following Independence transgender persons in India continued to face neglect and marginalisation despite explicit constitutional guarantees of equality dignity and nondiscrimination the NHRC saidRecognising the communitys vulnerability and these challenges the NHRC said it has undertaken visits to assess the ground realities in operating Garima Greh shelters to ensure the initiative meets its objectives comprehensivelyThis assessment is part of the commissions broader commitment to uphold the rights and welfare of transgender persons through better implementation and monitoring of such rehabilitation programmesBuilding upon the findings from these visits the NHRC has prepared a comprehensive report aimed at strengthening policies and frameworks to uphold the rights and dignity of transgender individualsBy identifying gaps in existing guidelines and highlighting effective interventions the research provides evidencebased recommendations for policy enhancement the statement saidIn continuation of this effort the Commission is organising the national conference on the rights of transgender persons to discuss and advance these crucial issues officials saidThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever