From stigma to system change: Sony Sil’s journey towards inclusivity

Transwoman activist Sony Sil successfully advocated for the inclusion of a 'transgender' category in Odisha Administrative Services (OAS) application forms. This significant step, achieved after approaching human rights commissions and the high court, aims to provide transgender individuals with the opportunity to appear for prestigious examinations with their true identities, fostering dignity and recognition for the community.

From stigma to system change: Sony Sil’s journey towards inclusivity
Transwoman activist Sony Sil successfully advocated for the inclusion of a 'transgender' category in Odisha Administrative Services (OAS) application forms. This significant step, achieved after approaching human rights commissions and the high court, aims to provide transgender individuals with the opportunity to appear for prestigious examinations with their true identities, fostering dignity and recognition for the community.