The women safety wing of the Telangana Police on Thursday said it has signed an MoU with Yugantar, a non-profit organisation, to strengthen services under the "pride place-transgender (LGBTQIA+) persons protection cell." This partnership marks a progressive step towards inclusive policing and support for LGBTQIA+ persons across the state, an official release said.
Telangana Police Partners With Yugantar To Enhance LGBTQIA+ Support Services
MoU aims to bolster crisis response, legal aid, mental health support, and inclusive training under the Pride Place Transgender Protection Cell
Under the memorandum of understanding, both parties will collaborate to provide crisis intervention, legal aid, mental health support, police training, and public awareness initiatives.
Yugantar, through its queer-trans wellness and support centre in Hyderabad, will extend its expertise and infrastructure to support vulnerable individuals, the release added.
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