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Scenario

Why healthcare discrimination endangers hijra lives

The doctor at the government hospital refused to examine me properly because I am hijra and just gave me random pills.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Medical neglect based on gender identity constitutes a form of systemic violence through institutional indifference.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with South Asian gender diversity — hijra and kothi?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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