Sneh Bandhan

16/06/2026

Snehbandhan-Bond of Love, a place where one is not judged for who they are and identities are respected and emphasized, because life of all beings is a gift of God and everyone has equal right to live.

15/06/2026

Promoting health, awareness, and well-being for all. 🌿

On 11 March 2026, Snehbandhan – Bond of Love, in collaboration with the Directorate of Social Justice & Empowerment, Assam, Assam State AIDS Control Society, and the Joint Director of Health Services, Silchar, successfully organized a Health Camp in Silchar, Assam.

The camp featured free health screenings, basic health check-ups, HIV/AIDS and STI awareness sessions, and counseling on preventive healthcare and overall well-being. The initiative aimed to ensure accessible healthcare services while fostering awareness and healthier communities.

Together, we continue to build a future where health, dignity, and care reach everyone. ❤️

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15/06/2026

🏳️‍⚧️✨ **Empowering Through Rights, Health & Inclusion** ✨🏳️‍⚧️

On **10 March 2026**, a **Workshop on Transgender Rights and Health** was successfully held in **Silchar, Assam**, organized by **Snehbandhan – Bond of Love** in collaboration with the **Directorate of Social Justice & Empowerment, Assam**.

We were honored to have the presence of distinguished guests and speakers:

🔹 **Mrs. Shobhana Devi** – District Social Welfare Officer, Cachar
🔹 **Dr. Shivananda Ray** – SDMO, Epidemic Office of the Joint Director of Health Services, Cachar
🔹 **Ms. Devantina Sinha** – High Court Lawyer, New Delhi
🔹 **Mrs. Kalpana Sinha** – Social Worker
🔹 **Ms. Nandini Devi** – Hijra Guru

The workshop focused on awareness-building, dialogue, and strengthening collaboration among stakeholders. Engaging panel discussions brought together representatives from government departments, legal experts, civil society, private sector organizations, and members of the transgender community.

Key discussions covered:
📌 The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
📌 Challenges in accessing rights, healthcare, and social services
📌 Strategies for inclusion, dignity, and empowerment
📌 The role of institutions in ensuring equality and non-discrimination

Participants actively shared their lived experiences and perspectives on social acceptance, healthcare access, education, employment, and livelihood opportunities. The discussions highlighted the importance of collective action in creating a more inclusive and equitable society for transgender persons.

A heartfelt thank you to all dignitaries, participants, community members, and partners who contributed to making this programme meaningful and impactful.

🌈 Together, we move towards a future built on dignity, equality, respect, and opportunity for all.

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24/03/2026

14/03/2026

🌈 Our Identity. Our Rights. Our Voice.

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 has raised serious concerns within the transgender community. The proposed changes may weaken the principle of self-identification, exclude trans men from recognition, and introduce medical certification requirements—going against the spirit of the landmark NALSA v. Union of India judgment that affirmed dignity and the right to self-identify one’s gender.

At Snehbandhan – Bond of Love, we continue to work with community organizations, institutions, and government bodies to support dialogue, sensitization, and collective advocacy for transgender rights. Policies that affect our lives must be shaped with our voices and lived realities at the center.

It is important to remember that the Bill has not yet been passed in Parliament, and discussions with national community leaders and the government are ongoing.

This is the time for our community to:
🤝 Stay calm
🤝 Stay united
🤝 Support one another

✊ Together, our collective voice and strength will guide the way forward.

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12/03/2026

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12/03/2026

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05/03/2026

As part of the ongoing Transgender & Gender-Diverse Community Livelihood Policy work led by the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj under the Ministry of Rural Development, a Demographic, Livelihood, Skills, and Aspirations Mapping Study will be conducted in collaboration with Snehbandhan – Bond of Love.

The implementation of this study across 8 states, including Assam, has been entrusted to the Pleqsus India Foundation. This initiative aims to generate critical data and insights that will help inform inclusive livelihood policies, skill development opportunities, and sustainable economic pathways for transgender and gender-diverse communities in rural India.

We look forward to contributing to this significant effort that centers community voices and strengthens evidence-based policy for inclusive development.

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