Hijra rights

Hochemin’s exclusion from NSU event / A blatant, disgraceful act of discrimination

Even in its press release, NSU failed to acknowledge the deeply concerning nature of the protesting students’ agenda.

Refreshing inclusion of gender diversity and sensitivity in trial textbook

Learning about gender rights, intersectionality and equality is an important part of education

EC to add 'Hijra' as a gender identity in voters' list

The Election Commission begins adding the "Hijra" in the gender identity section of voters' list as a mark of recognition to their right as the citizens of Bangladesh.

THE SOUND & THE FURY / WHO GETS TO DEFINE YOU?

Imagine a life of never fitting in, of constant ridicules and derisions, of being shunned by your own family, of being denied jobs and a chance at a “comfortable” life, of being harassed and assaulted, often sexually, because of who you are.

HUMAN RIGHTS MONITOR / UPHOLD THE RIGHTS OF HERMAPHRODITES

WHEN we see hermaphrodites or commonly known as Hijras collecting money from the people for their own maintenance in the streets, our heart skips a little beat with a fear of being harassed. But we never think for a while that what the reason behind they beg for money.

November 27, 2023
November 27, 2023

A blatant, disgraceful act of discrimination

Even in its press release, NSU failed to acknowledge the deeply concerning nature of the protesting students’ agenda.

January 16, 2023
January 16, 2023

Refreshing inclusion of gender diversity and sensitivity in trial textbook

Learning about gender rights, intersectionality and equality is an important part of education

January 13, 2018
January 13, 2018

EC to add 'Hijra' as a gender identity in voters' list

The Election Commission begins adding the "Hijra" in the gender identity section of voters' list as a mark of recognition to their right as the citizens of Bangladesh.

July 6, 2015
July 6, 2015

WHO GETS TO DEFINE YOU?

Imagine a life of never fitting in, of constant ridicules and derisions, of being shunned by your own family, of being denied jobs and a chance at a “comfortable” life, of being harassed and assaulted, often sexually, because of who you are.

February 10, 2015
February 10, 2015

UPHOLD THE RIGHTS OF HERMAPHRODITES

WHEN we see hermaphrodites or commonly known as Hijras collecting money from the people for their own maintenance in the streets, our heart skips a little beat with a fear of being harassed. But we never think for a while that what the reason behind they beg for money.