18/12/2025
Focus Group Discussion on Gender Variant Adolescents
📅 Date: 14 December
📍 Location: Jagadishpur Village, Bagda Block
On 14 December, we conducted a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with both Gender Variant (GV) and Non-Gender Variant adolescents at Jagadishpur Village, Bagda Block.
The main objective of this session was to ensure safety, dignity, respect, and inclusion for gender variant adolescents.
🔹 Session Highlights:
Introduction & Trust Building Activity
Participants sat in a circle and introduced themselves using a ball-passing activity. They also shared what they enjoy doing the most. This simple activity helped build trust and connection among the adolescents.
Creative Expression Activity
Using colorful papers and paints, participants expressed their emotions through drawings. They explained why they chose specific colors and what their drawings meant to them. This activity helped us understand their feelings, current situations, and personal identities.
Story-Based Discussion
Stories were shared to highlight the real-life experiences, challenges, and dreams of gender variant adolescents. This encouraged empathy, understanding, and acceptance among non-GV adolescents and helped reduce stigma and discrimination.
Feedback Session
At the end of the session, participants shared their feelings through emojis. Many expressed happiness, emotional connection, and inspiration, and showed interest in participating in more such sessions in the future.
✨ This session was an important step towards creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive space for all adolescents
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