On May 17 and 18, 2024, the GLAD Foundation hosted Virtual Community Listening Sessions to mark IDAHOBIT. Facilitated by Sonali Khan, these sessions aimed to create a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals to share their experiences, challenges, and needs. These discussions provided valuable insights to guide the Foundation’s future initiatives and support mechanisms.

Key Discussion Points:

• Access to Services and Skilling Programs
• Gender Discrimination in Hiring
• Mental Health and Workplace Inclusion
• Education and Financial Support
• Access to Support and Safe Spaces
• Inclusivity and Intersectionality

Action Items:

• TG Card Sensitization for district magistrate offices
• Job Skilling Programs linked to job opportunities
• Legal Support against gender discrimination in hiring practices
• Mental Health Initiatives with subsidized therapy
• Education Support through partnerships with institutions
• Offline Brainstorming Sessions
• Feedback Form for Community Input
• Advocacy for LGBTQIA+ rights and policy changes

Conclusion:
These sessions emphasized the importance of accessible support, safe spaces, and community engagement. The GLAD Foundation remains committed to addressing the community’s needs through collaborative efforts and advocacy.

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About the Event:

The “Elections and Us” event, jointly hosted by Misfyt and the GLAD Foundation, took place on April 21st, 2024, at The NAZ Foundation in New Delhi. This pivotal event aimed to explore the challenges faced by the transgender community in the electoral process. By bringing together community members, activists, policymakers, and supporters, the event fostered meaningful dialogue and collaborative exploration of solutions to ensure inclusivity and equality within electoral contexts.

Highlights:

Participants shared personal narratives, discussed barriers in the political and electoral spheres, and identified actionable strategies for fostering inclusivity and promoting policy reform.

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Contact us for more information: info@gladfoundation.org