September 26, 2023 9:43 PM

NHRC of India issues an advisory to central & state governments along with union territory administrations to ensure welfare of transgender persons

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India, headed by Justice Arun Mishra issued an advisory to the central and state governments along with union territory administrations to ensure the welfare of transgender persons. The advisory mentions that the rights of transgender persons have gained recognition and legal validity through the enactment of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. To safeguard transgender persons from discrimination, the commission has issued a list o...