An Indian transgender resident dances with others at an event to celebrate a Supreme Court judgement in 2014. India's highest court ruled that a person can be legally recognized as gender-neutral.

An Indian transgender resident dances with others at an event to celebrate a Supreme Court judgement in 2014. India's highest court ruled that a person can be legally recognized as gender-neutral.

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Indian state takes a step forward for transgender rights

The southern Indian state of Kerala announced this month that it would reserve places for transgender students in the state's higher education institutions, a move aimed at easing their stigmatization.