Shefali Rafiq is an independent journalist based in Kashmir. Her work focuses on human rights, gender and society. She tweets at @shefalirafiq_
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Published in: 50.50: Feature‘They thought I was a curse’: The struggles of India’s trans community
Despite facing discrimination, misunderstanding and abuse, trans people in India are creating new lives for themselves
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Published in: 50.50: FeatureKashmir’s tribal women suffer very poor menstrual health. What’s to blame?
Gujjar and Bakarwal women in India experience period poverty – as do 500 million girls and women globallyThis story...
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Published in: 50.50: Feature‘My thoughts will kill me one day’: mental health crisis for Kashmiri women
Three decades of conflict in the Himalayan valley have resulted in a drastic surge in mental health issues,...
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Published in: 50.50: FeatureA glimpse into the lives of transgender people in Kashmir
Despite ongoing discrimination and restricted life options, there are signs of hope for the transgender community,...
