NHRC asks Centre to review changes to trans law, ‘revisit’ community concerns on self-identification
The National Human Rights Commission of India has urged the government to review recent amendments to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act to ensure gender inclusivity. The NHRC expressed concerns over the removal of the right to self-identification for transgender individuals, suggesting that authorities revisit these issues. Additionally, the NHRC recommended that the ongoing Census 2027 include distinct categories for intersex and transgender individuals to gather accurate data.
- ▪The NHRC has called for a review of laws to ensure gender inclusivity, particularly regarding the recent amendments to the Transgender Persons Act.
- ▪The amendments removed the right to self-perceived gender identity, raising concerns among community members.
- ▪The NHRC recommended that educational institutions admit transgender students based on self-identified gender without requiring medical proof.
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The National Human Rights Commission of India has asked the Union government to “review” laws to “ensure gender inclusivity”, including the most recent amendments to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act. The NHRC noted that the amendments removing transgender people’s right to a “self-perceived gender identity” had caused concern among community members, adding, “It may be appropriate for the authorities to consider revisiting these concerns.”It has also recommended that the population enumeration phase of the ongoing Census 2027 exercise should include distinct categories for “intersex”, “transmen”, and “transwomen”, so that accurate disaggregated data can be gathered and maintained.EXPLAINED | What are the changes being proposed to Transgender Persons (Protection of…
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