Violence aganist Transgender population in Kolkata

[Guest guest]

 

Dear All

 

We have informed you earlier and telling you again that Violence is increasing

again and again in West Bengal. ATHB has no financial support though we are

doing it from our own resources. Sanjay Ram personally went to Burdwan District

of Asansol, Panagadh, Burnpur and Ranigunj. He talk to those TGs who faced

Violence. They personally call ATHB and asked help. Sanjay Ram documented all

the report after talking with them.

 

In Kolkata Ranjit Sinha also reporetd on Violence with the Transgeneder/Hijra

community. A well reputated Pub in Kolkata were not allowing any Transgenders

into the Pub. Ranjit Sinha personally went and talk to the Manager with the help

of New Market Police Station. Now they agreed to allow Transgenders into the

Pub.

 

A Transgender Sexworker stands on the road for sex work in Kolkata. She was

continuosly facing problems from the police on the road. We went and talk to the

Officer-in-charge in Bhawanipore Police Station. After the long talking with the

Officer-in-Charge with the help of DMSC and Anandam. He agreed and given

instruction to all this constable to not disturb the Transgenders who stand on

the road.

 

A Transgender is facing problem by the family again and again. Her family

doesn't want to give anything from the property. Coming Sunday (23rd May,2010)

we will sit with the family members including one Lawyer. We hope for the best

and need all your blessings and support.

 

We informed earlire everyone including NACO and UNDP but still there is no

response from them. We have no support but we are still doing this from our own.

We need your support and help for all the Transgender/Hijra in West Bengal.

 

Regards

 

All the team of ATHB (Assciation of Transgender/Hijra in Bengal)

e-mail: <ath.bengal@...>