Making transgender-inclusive sanitation a reality in India
This policy brief examines barriers transgender communities face in accessing safe sanitation in India. Drawing on insights from CREA’s national consultation and a literature review, it highlights lived realities, infrastructural and policy gaps, and provides an actionable framework with community-driven recommendations for creating inclusive, safe, and equitable sanitation systems.
What you’ll learn from this policy brief
- Draws insights from CREA’s national consultation, highlighting the lived experiences of trans and non-binary people navigating sanitation access
- Incorporates findings from a literature review on legal, policy, and infrastructural barriers impacting trans-inclusive sanitation
- Analyses root causes of exclusion, including cisgender-centric facility designs, social stigma, and gaps in policies and implementation
- Provides actionable recommendations and a practical framework for creating safe, accessible, and inclusive sanitation systems based on community-driven demands
