Manipur to get its first grievance cell for transgender women
3 years, 8 months ago

Manipur to get its first grievance cell for transgender women

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In a historic decision, the Manipur State Commission for Women has announced the launch of a transgender women’s grievance cell. "As far as I know it is one of the first in the country," says Prof Binota Meinam, chairperson, Manipur State Commission for Women. This has been a matter of controversy, especially with some ‘feminists’, who are so transphobic,” says the writer, poet, artist and secretary of the state-level apex body for queer All Manipur Nupi Maanbi Association. Hence the starting of a grievance cell for transgender women is a most welcome step by the Manipur State Commission for Women, and it sends a wonderful message to trans people across the globe,” elaborates Khurai.

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