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Inside a trans shelter in India hoping to foster community and prevent homelessness
Ranjita Sinha created a temporary shelter in Kolkata for transgender people, and hijras, a cultural identity in South Asia involving trans, intersex and non-binary people. Many had faced gender-based violence and discrimination before arriving at the shelter. This story is part of As Equals, CNN's ongoing series on gender inequality. For information about how the series is funded and more, check out our FAQs
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