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Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) 2020 Rules

  • July 15, 2020
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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Subject: Polity

Context:

Central government has published an updated draft of ‘Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020’

Concept:

  • It envisages that every establishment shall implement all measuresto ensure non-discrimination against any transgender person in any matter relating to employment including, but not limited to, infrastructure adjustments, recruitment, promotion and other related issues. The government has sought comments from stakeholders within the next 30 days.
  • The draft rules mandate every establishment to publish an equal opportunity policy for transgender persons which will be displayed on its website or at visible places within its premises.
  • The policy will contain details of infrastructural facilities (such as unisex toilets), measures put in for safety and security (transportation and guards) and amenities (such as hygiene products) to be provided to the transgender persons to enable them to effectively discharge their duties.
  • It also talks about adequate steps to be taken by the government to prohibit discrimination against transgender in any government or private organisation or establishment, including in the areas of education, employment, healthcare, public transportation, participation in public life, sports, leisure and recreation and opportunity to hold public or private office.
Polity Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) 2020 Rules

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