The Aravani Art Project: Transgender awareness through art in India

The Aravani Art Project is a trans-women and cis-women led art collective that works on creating awareness about the transgender community and changing the way Indian society views the LGBTQIA+ community. In India, "transgender" often refers to the Hijra community, a traditional "third gender" group recognized by the government since 2014. The community faces severe and traumatic social stigma, discrimination, and marginalization. Many live in self-formed communities, excluded from mainstream occupations and society. This will be an extremely enlightening addition to discuss trans rights in the global south and how people there are addressing them through art.