Ep431 - Rudrani Chettri | A World of Inclusion and Acceptance
Mar 22, 2024
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Rudrani Chettri discusses LGBTQ rights in India, founding initiatives like MITR Trust and Bold. The podcast explores challenges faced by transgender individuals and the need for authentic representation in various industries. It also delves into promoting diversity in the modeling industry and the importance of self-love and self-respect.
Rudrani Chettri founded MITR Trust to reduce HIV risks in India and BOLD, the first transgender modeling agency, promoting LGBTQ rights.
Rudrani J.3 advocates for inclusion and acceptance to challenge societal misconceptions about transgender individuals in India.
Despite facing challenges in the fashion industry, Rudrani J.3 strives for greater representation and inclusivity for transgender models.
Deep dives
Changing Perception on LGBTQ Rights in India
Rudrani J.3 discusses her journey as a champion for LGBTQ rights in India, highlighting her initiatives to reduce HIV risks and fight for transgender rights. She founded MITR Trust in 2005 and Bold, the first transgender modeling agency in India in 2015, making significant strides in advocating for LGBTQ rights in the country.
Challenges and Progress in Transgender Rights Advocacy
Despite facing challenges and stigma, Rudrani J.3's advocacy work has helped create opportunities for transgender individuals in India. She addresses societal misconceptions, promoting inclusion and acceptance, while working towards a more equal society where trans individuals are valued and respected.
Overcoming Discrimination and Promoting Inclusivity
Rudrani J.3 shares experiences of discrimination in the fashion industry when establishing her modeling agency. Despite facing payment disparities and resistance from clients, she strives for greater inclusivity and representation for transgender models, challenging societal norms in the field.
The Impact of Social Media on Advocacy Work
Social media serves as a powerful tool for Rudrani J.3 to amplify her advocacy work, educating and engaging a wider audience on LGBTQ rights and inclusion. While acknowledging the platform's benefits, she navigates both positive and negative aspects in promoting social change and challenging stereotypes.
Empowering Self-Love and Advocating for Rights
Rudrani J.3 emphasizes the importance of self-respect and self-acceptance for fostering positive change and advocating for equal rights. Encouraging individuals to prioritize self-love and demand their rights, she highlights the significance of valuing oneself before striving for societal acceptance and equality.
Rudrani Chettri visits Google to discuss her journey as a champion for LGBTQ rights in India, and how her initiatives are helping shape a new generation.
A transgender Delhi native, Rudrani Chettri has spent over 10 years spreading awareness and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in India. She founded MITR Trust in 2005 with an aim to reduce the risks of HIV and other sexually-transmitted infections and in 2015, she founded BOLD, the first transgender modeling agency in India. Rudrani is a national consultant for organizations such as the National AIDS Control Program, HIV AIDS Alliance India, and Global fund for Tuberculosis and Malaria.