TRANSGENDER PERSONS (PROTECTION OF RIGHTS) ACT, 2019 (INDIA) (BY- Jayant Poddar & Mr. Manish Bhardwaj)
There
is an unending stigma associated with the TG people and this is affecting them
in terms of basic human and civil rights violation, discrimination in
workplaces, educational institutions, healthcare facilities and the society as
a whole. Positive and urgent action is needed to eliminate the discrimination
and stigma which shadows this community. A few steps that can be taken towards
helping the community are :-
1)
The feeling of basic human conscience is necessary,
making masses aware about their situation is the first step that can be done,
it would bring out the humane in the masses and the plight of problems that the
TG community faces can be dealt with a soft and affectionate heart. When the
conventional group of people begin to see that they are not so different from
us, their problems and situations will be considered in a more healthy manner.
2)
Protecting Transgender children and adolescents
from hostile residential and educational areas is necessary. The curriculum of
school is one of the basic steps that can reduce the gap in this
discrimination. Educational institutions can include certain policies that work
in favour of TG people.
3)
Laying down the feeling of harmony and affection in
school going children towards the TG people, teaching them to respect each
other and also include strict measures in case of any harassment or bullying
4)
Free education should be given to TG children
5)
Inclusion in pension programmes
6)
Making their situation aware by the help of media
and internet so that the information reaches the masses in an effective way.
Stopping the spread of misinformation about TG people.
7)
Healthcare institutions should be equipped with the
needs of the TG people.
8)
Positive and affirmative action by the police can
go a long way in helping the TG community.
9)
Anti-Discrimination policy should be adopted in
workplaces. Strict action should be taken against individuals who violate the
policies framed. Various benefits should be encouraged in workplaces.
10) Parents of TG children should be more
supportive towards them and they must be aware of the possibility of their
children being subject to violence or harassment and they must affectionately
provide help.