Archive · 2 Sep 2025
NHRC Hosts Conference on Transgender Rights in Delhi
Imagine a big meeting where people discuss how to make life better for transgender people.
The NHRC is organizing this meeting in Delhi.
The meeting's theme is about improving spaces and reclaiming voices for transgender persons.
People from the government, courts, and community groups will attend to talk about challenges and solutions.
They will review existing laws like the Transgender Persons Act, 2019, and welfare programs such as the SMILE scheme.
The goal is to reduce unfair treatment and ensure transgender people have access to education, healthcare, and jobs.
It also aims to make law enforcement more understanding and celebrate the contributions of transgender persons to society.
Transgender people were once respected, but over time, their dignity diminished, and they have been fighting for equality.
NHRC is organizing a conference on transgender rights.
The conference theme is “Revamping Spaces, Reclaiming Voices.”
Justice V Ramasubramanian will be the Chief Guest.
The event will discuss challenges and opportunities for transgender persons.
The conference aims to strengthen institutional care and reduce stigma.
- Who
- NHRC, government officials, judicial and legal experts, policymakers, civil society organizations, community leaders, academics, law enforcement agencies, and media representatives.
- What
- A national conference on the rights of transgender persons.
- When
- Thursday, September 4.
- Where
- Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Delhi.
- Why
- To tackle discrimination, promote inclusion, and review the implementation of legal provisions and welfare schemes.
- Organizer
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India
- Event
- National Conference on the Rights of Transgender Persons
- Theme
- Revamping Spaces, Reclaiming Voices
- Chief Guest
- Justice V Ramasubramanian, Chairperson, NHRC
- Date
- Thursday, September 4
- Location
- Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Delhi
- Focus
- Rights and welfare of transgender persons