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Committee on LGBTQI+ rights issues advisories to prevent discriminations against the queer community

Content Editor : Dr.Prachi

September 11, 2024 at 4:46:44 PM

LGBTQI+, Queer Community Rights, Gender Equity

Content Editor : Dr.Prachi

  • Supreme Court mandated formation of a committee on LGBTQI+ queer community rights last year.

  • The Committee, in its first meeting, discussed issues like ration cards, joint bank accounts, and harassment prevention

  • Sub-committee formed to address discrimination in social welfare, healthcare, and public services

  • Ministry of Home Affairs issued advisories on prison visitation rights and protection from violence

  • Stakeholder consultation was also held with LGBTQIA+ community representatives

  • Interim actions taken were,

  1. Advisory on ration cards for queer couples to treat them as part of same household

  2. Guidelines for joint bank accounts and nominations allowing queer partners same rights

  3. Healthcare measures for LGBTQI+ rights such as access to healthcare, planning awareness activities, prohibition of conversion therapy, availability of sex reassignment surgery, changes in curricula, provision of tele consultation, sensitization and training

  4. Guidelines for medical interventions for children born intersex

  • The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment is seeking public input on further policy development for Queer Community.

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