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Finding My Identity - The Story of My Struggle

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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Embark on a powerful 18-minute TEDx talk by Ms. Meera Parida, an Odisha-based trans social activist, politician, and entrepreneur, as she shares her personal journey of struggle and triumph in finding her identity as a transgender individual. Explore the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community, including societal discrimination and exploitation, while gaining insight into the fight for understanding and mutual respect. Learn about Parida's remarkable achievements, including her roles in the National Transgender Council, the Biju Janata Dal political party, and as Chairman of the All Odisha Third Gender Welfare Trust. Discover how she overcame adversity to become a leading figure in Odisha's LGBTQ+ movement, co-founding SAKHA-first and earning recognition from UNDP, NACO, and HIV Alliance as the Best Transgender Leader in India in 2016. Gain a deeper understanding of gender orientation issues in the 21st century and the ongoing struggle for acceptance and equality.

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Finding my Identity: The story of my struggle | Meera Parida | TEDxIMIB


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