

Hanumakonda, 17 March 2026: Franciscan Missionaries of Mary Social Service Society (FMMSSS) organized a multi-stakeholder workshop at Assuntha Bhavan, Hanumakonda, with the participation of 90 transgender persons and representatives from government departments, police, cybercrime units and community organizations.
The workshop focused on preventing human trafficking, exploitation and cybercrime while creating awareness about the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. Sessions covered legal rights, government welfare schemes, identity documents, skill development, livelihood opportunities and rehabilitation services.
Resource persons from Women and Child Welfare, AHTU, Cyber Crime Wing and the Telangana Transgender Advisory Committee shared insights on safety, reporting mechanisms and institutional support.
The initiative promoted dignity, inclusion, self-confidence and community resilience, reaffirming FMMSSS’s commitment to protecting vulnerable communities and empowering transgender persons.