India: Shemale

The most constructive conversation we can have about India’s transgender community is not about exoticism or pornography, but about equality, economic inclusion, healthcare, and the right to exist without violence. India’s future as a global leader depends on honoring all its citizens—especially those who have survived on the margins for centuries. For further reading, see the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, and reports from the National Human Rights Commission of India. If you are a transgender person in crisis, contact iCall (022-25521111) or the Transgender India helpline via the National Institute of Social Defence.