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Vedanta launches policy for transgender employees to promote inclusivity

Globally diversified natural resources company Vedanta on Friday said it has launched an inclusion policy for its transgender employees in an effort to promote inclusivity and diversity at workplace. As part of the comprehensive policy, Vedanta is extending additional medical benefits in terms of a 30-day gender reaffirmation leave and financial support of up to Rs 2 lakh for gender reaffirmation surgery, the company said in a statement. "At Vedanta, we are actively engaged in cultivating a culture that celebrates diversity, ensuring equal opportunities for all individuals. It gives me immense joy to announce the launch of our inclusion policy, which reflects our commitment to supporting transgender employees. "With this policy, we aim to create an environment that not only recognises the needs of transgender employees but also champions their well-being and personal growth," Vedanta Non-Executive Director and Hindustan Zinc Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar said. In addition to the

Pernod Ricard India and NSDC to provide skill training to 240 transpersons

It will be a placement-linked skill training programme where candidates will get skill training across job roles

Twitter 'quietly' removes policy against deadnaming transgender people

Twitter has quietly removed a policy against the targeted misgendering or deadnaming of transgender individuals, raising concerns that the Elon Musk-owned platform is becoming less safe for marginalised groups. Twitter enacted the policy against deadnaming, or using a transgender person's name before they transitioned, as well as purposefully using the wrong gender for someone as a form of harassment, in 2018. On Monday, Twitter also said it will only put warning labels on some tweets that are potentially in violation of its rules against hateful conduct. Previously, the tweets were removed. It was in this policy update that Twitter appears to have deleted the line against deadnaming from its rules. Twitter's decision to covertly roll back its longtime policy is the latest example of just how unsafe the company is for users and advertisers alike, said Sarah Kate Ellis, the president and CEO of the advocacy group GLAAD. This decision to roll back LGBTQ safety pulls Twitter even mor

North Dakota Guv signs laws banning trans athletes from female sports teams

North Dakota's Republican Governor Doug Burgum on Tuesday evening signed two transgender athlete bans into law, effectively prohibiting transgender girls and women from joining female sports teams in K-12 and college. Lawmakers in the House and Senate passed the bills with veto-proof majorities this year. If the governor had vetoed the bills or refused to sign them, the bills likely would've still become law. At least 19 other states have imposed restrictions on transgender athletes. Republican lawmakers across the US have drafted hundreds of laws this year to push back on LGBTQ+ freedoms, especially targeting transgender people's everyday lives including sports, health care, bathrooms, workplaces and schools. The Biden administration this month proposed a rule, which still faces a lengthy approval process, to forbid outright bans on transgender athletes. In 2021, Burgum vetoed a nearly identical bill that would have banned transgender girls from playing on girls' teams in public

US to forbid schools, colleges to ban trans athletes but allow exceptions

Schools and colleges across the US would be forbidden from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes under a proposal released Thursday from the Biden administration, but teams could create some limits in certain cases for example, to ensure fairness. The proposed rule sends a political counterpunch toward a wave of Republican-led states that have sought to ban trans athletes from competing in school sports that align with their gender identities. If finalised, the proposal would become enshrined as a provision of Title IX, the landmark gender equity legislation enacted in 1972. It must undergo a lengthy approval process, however, and it's almost certain to face challenges from opponents. The proposal comes on the same day that the Supreme Court said a 12-year-old transgender girl in West Virginia can continue competing on her middle school track and cross-country teams while legal battles over the state's transgender law continue. The law bans transgender athletes from femal

Xiaomi India joins United Way India to upskill transgender community

Leading smartphone and smart TV brand Xiaomi India on Friday announced a collaboration with the United Way India to upskill the transgender community in the country.

Kerala gets first transgender person as lawyer in Advocate Padma Laxmi

Kerala gets its first transgender advocate Padma Laxmi enrolled with the Bar Council of Kerala on Sunday, March 19

First transgender judge seeks reservation in govt jobs for her community

India's first transgender Judge Joyita Mondal has underlined the need for reservation in government jobs for her community members, saying their entry in segments like the police force and the Railways will change society's outlook towards them and help in their advancement in life. Mondal said her community also needs shelter homes in adequate numbers in the country and the government should launch a scheme in this regard. "It is very important to give reservation in government jobs to the transgender community. If I don't have a job, who is going to feed me?" Mondal told reporters on Friday after attending a culture and literature festival, "Lit Chowk", here. She said if by virtue of reservation, transgender persons join the police force and the Railways, it will not only help community members march ahead in life, but change society's outlook towards them. She said authorities should be more sensitive towards her community members and issues faced by them. Mondal was appointed

Thai transgender activist buys Miss Universe organisation for $ 20 million

A Thai business tycoon and transgender activist has purchased the Miss Universe Organisation for USD 20 million, her company announced on Wednesday. Chakrapong Anne Chakrajutathib, who controls JKN Global Group Public Co. Ltd., is a celebrity in Thailand who has starred in reality shows and is outspoken about being a transgender woman. She helped establish a nonprofit group, Life Inspired For Transsexual Foundation, to promote trans rights. JKN said it acquired the rights to the Miss Universe pageant from IMG Worldwide LLC, a sports, talent and events marketing company which has held the Miss Universe Organisation since 2015. Former US President Donald Trump was part owner of the pageant rights from 1996 until IMG's purchase. JKN said it has established a subsidiary in the United States, JKN Metaverse Inc., to own the Miss Universe Organisation. The Miss Universe pageant is broadcast in 165 countries, according to IMG. In a statement, Chakrapong described the purchase as "a strong

Transgenders entitled to special quota for 3rd gender: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has held without "hesitation" that transgenders are entitled to a special reservation for third gender viz., transgender category for admission to post basic (nursing) and post basic diploma in psychiatry nursing courses. The court directed the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare department, Director of Medical Education (DME), Chennai, and Secretary (selection committee), DME, to treat the petitioner S Tamilselvi as third gender/ transgender and accordingly place her in a special category i.e. transgender category for admission to the course for the academic year 2022-23 for which the present merit list has been issued by the secretary, selection committee, only for female and male candidates. Apart from Tamilselvi, if any other transgender candidate applied for the said course, a separate category of merit list shall be prepared by the secretary consisting of only transgenders candidates and based on the inter se merit among the transgender ...

SC asks Centre to frame policy on employment for transgender persons

It further added that the order was passed to ensure implementation of the 2019 law as the issue at hand transcended beyond petitioner's claims on employment

What DGCA's new medical guidelines prescribe for transgender persons

Though regulator revised rules after government intervention, transgender applicants still have a long road ahead

Over 500 PwD toilets can be used by transgenders: Delhi govt to HC

Delhi govt. informed High Court that 505 toilets meant for persons with disabilities have been designated for use of transgenders and separate washrooms for them will be built on a fast track basis.

Trans-forming history

A global trans history stands as testimony to the gender nonconformity of our past

Transgenders in UP to get access to govt-run old age home facility

In a laudable gesture, the Yogi Adityanath government has decided to allow transgenders to avail the facility of old age homes run by the government

The Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini's daughter comes out as transgender

Following the revelation by Khaled Hosseini, several fans of the novelist poured in support for him on Twitter

New 'open' category in elite swimming

FINA, the top governing body for swimming, recently voted to restrict transgender athletes from competing in women's races, and created a new 'open category' category for them. Find out more about it

Trans athletes barred from int'l rugby league over perceived 'risks'

Transgender athletes will be barred from women's international rugby league matches while the sport's governing body formulates its inclusion policy

Not everyone is male or female: The controversy over sex designation

Variations in genital anatomy happen more frequently than you might think; they occur in 0.1 to 0.2% of births annually.

Transgenders can't get state benefits as most official data ignores 'other'

Lack of means to record their preferred gender identities means that many Indians who identify as transgender are excluded from various social security benefits.