11 Of The Most Gender-Progressive Things That Have Already Happened In India In 2015 - Buzzfeed Animals

Thursday, October 8, 2015

11 Of The Most Gender-Progressive Things That Have Already Happened In India In 2015

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When India got its first transgender mayor.

When India got its first transgender mayor.

On Jan. 4, Madhu Kinnar made history by becoming India’s first transgender mayor in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh Municipal Corporation.

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And when it received its first transgender college principal.

And when it received its first transgender college principal.

In May, Manabi Bandopadhyay was appointed the principal of Krishnagar Women’s College in West Bengal, making her the first transgender principal in India.

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When Titan Fastrack had a campaign designed to break down gender stereotypes.

When Titan Fastrack had a campaign designed to break down gender stereotypes.

The #SorryForWhat campaign had billboards all around Mumbai, during December and January, promoting that everyone had the right, no matter what gender, to live their lives the way they want to.

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When Mumbai had its largest-ever rally in support of transgender citizens.

When Mumbai had its largest-ever rally in support of transgender citizens.

More than 1,000 people from India’s LGBT community came out to support the transgender community, and also to thank the government for progress that’s already been made when it comes to transgender rights.

Kinnar Maa Samajik Sanstha Trust


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