Beyond Disguise: A Diary of a Trans Woman
A personal reflection on trans identity, visibility, and resilience, challenging the idea that being transgender is a ‘performance’. What “Performance” Means in Queer Identity? “Performance”: a hackneyed word in ideological bandwagons, artistic credibility, political explosives, gender wars and beyond. Unimaginably versatile, this word holds deep meaning for me and many queer people around us. Though […]
Peaceful living in a noisy world
A work by Aleeza Noor Previllage always doesn’t always look like luxury, it often looks like a not so fancy desk jobMy exhaustion at work often carries guilt as I know my trans sisters on the streets might have given everything for the same chance I have been given. There are evenings where the final […]
What would you do if you woke up one morning and found yourself in the body of the opposite gender?
It sounds like a strange thought experiment, maybe even a joke people toss around casually. But sit with it for a moment. Imagine the shock of your own reflection turning against you. Imagine your voice sounding foreign, your movements suddenly wrong, strangers treating you differently without you understanding why. That is the frame I chose […]
Climate Change and Transmasculine Communities
Climate change is a volcano erupting before our eyes, its force reshaping the air we breathe, the water we depend on, the food we grow, and the health we carry… The little bubbles of comfort, denial, and delay we built around ourselves those illusions that we could ignore it, are cracking. And yet, as always, […]
Tracing Trans Joy in Trans Love
“Kaisi yeh paheli mua dil marjaana! Ishq mein jaldi bada jurmana. (What is this dilemma, oh stubborn heart! To be hasty in love will incur too heavy a fine.) All love stories need a beginning. Ours began with Shah Rukh Khan, a Twitter bracket, and a stubborn refusal to let Bollywood be the only thing […]
Misfyt Steering Committee (Standard Operation Procedure)
Misfyt Trans Youth Foundation Published : August 31st 2025 1. Introduction & Purpose The Steering Committee (SC) at Misfyt is a collective, community-based group that helps guide the organization’s vision, direction, and accountability. It holds the heart of Misfyt’s mission—making sure the organization stays connected to the real-life experiences, knowledge, and leadership of trans and […]
Embracing Diversity: Best Practices for Inclusive Recruitment and Hiring For Transgender and Non Binary Folx
In the quest for fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, inclusive recruitment and hiring practices play a pivotal role. By prioritizing equitable opportunities for all individuals, including transgender candidates, corporates not only comply with legal mandates but also enrich their teams with diverse perspectives and talents. Let’s explore essential strategies for inclusive recruitment and hiring, guided […]
Fostering Fairness and Dignity: The Foundation of Non-Discrimination and Respect
At the heart of any equitable workplace lies the fundamental principle of non-discrimination and respect. This cornerstone, entrenched within legal mandates like the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, and underscored by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment’s directive, is pivotal in shaping corporate equal opportunities policies. Let’s delve into how corporates can […]
Championing Transgender Inclusion: Key Pillars of Corporate Equal Opportunities Policies
In response to the evolving landscape of workplace diversity and legal obligations, corporates are urged to construct robust equal opportunities policies that prioritize the inclusion and rights of transgender individuals. Rooted in legal directives such as the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, and correspondences exemplified by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment’s […]
Championing Transgender Inclusion: A Call to Action for Corporate Equal Opportunity Policies
In a landmark move towards fostering inclusivity and equality, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment recently released a groundbreaking policy aimed at ensuring equal opportunities for transgender persons in the workplace. This policy, mandated by the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, and its accompanying Rules of 2020, underscores the government’s commitment to […]
