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## Video: Transgender Rights in India

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_Published 2014-04-29. Despite criminalizing homosexuality, a recent Indian law supports transgender rights._


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## Transcript

[ MUSIC ] They're a fixture at weddings and births. Here, they bless a newborn baby. India's transgendered community, called Hijras, are believed to have the power to bestow blessings or a curse. They are sometimes worshiped, often feared. Historically ostracized. Discriminated against for years, Hijras have lived on the fringes of Indian society. [ MUSIC ] Often resorting to singing and dancing at weddings or festivals. Or to begging or even prostitution to earn a living. Abhina Aher says a Hijra's life in India is traumatic. [ FOREIGN ]. If I do not do today sex work, or begging, I will not be able to earn.

It's a party for tomorrow. I will not be able to earn my bread for tomorrow. It's truly hu, humiliating for an individual. And that is the reason why a lot of Hijras try to commit suicide. That's because they've had no rights in a country that's only recognized two genders. But on April 15th came a landmark ruling. India's Supreme Court recognized India's third gender. [ MUSIC ] From now on, all government and professional documents, such as a passport, will carry three boxes. Male, female and transgender. [ SOUND ]. [ FOREIGN ] I think people will think twice before picking up a [ UNKNOWN ] and [ UNKNOWN ] transgender.

It's a massive victory for India's transgenders. But for some, it also smacks of hypocrisy. Well, at least out of the LGBT you've taken care of the T. [ SOUND ]. That leaves India's ****, gay, and bisexual population still struggling for equal rights. In December, India Supreme Court controversially re- criminalized gay sex, four years after saying it was legal. That decision is being appealed. It's a stupid decision. How can take away something which is integrally my right? And what happens behind closed doors in my bedroom, and judge me for that and call me a criminal for making love. First step, he wants India to overturn the ban on gay sex.

But Rishi dares to dream even bigger. Of a day where India will legalize gay marriage. I adore my country and I'm waiting to get married here. To celebrate with my people, to celebrate my love in, in my community, within my community. So, it would mean a lot to me to have that. Mallika Kapur, CNN. New Delhi.

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