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The Right to Dissent in the Socio-legal Context: Reimagining Citizenship, Strengthening Democracy

The Right to Dissent in the Socio-legal Context Reimagining Citizenship, Strengthening Democracy
'Let’s agree to disagree’ may sum up the gist of the word 'dissent' in simple terms. Dissent generally, implies disagreement, criticism, questioning, or protest against the coercive decision or unjust laws and policies imposed by a person/s in authority. Explored constructively, peaceful and nonviolent dissent may lead to dialogue, open discussions, entrenchment of democratic ideas, undoing injustices, and ending oppression. Collective disobedience often results in a constructive social transformation.

Reforming Urban Governance in India: Issues and Way Forward

Reforming Urban Governance in India Issues and Way Forward
Given the problems of urban governance in India, the 74th Constitution Amendment Act (CAA) came into force in June 1993, which sought to empower the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and strengthen urban decentralization. With the CAA, it was expected that the ULBs would assume responsibilities for urban planning, water supply, social and economic planning, slum upgradation, public health, etc.

A History of Trans as a Gender

A History of Trans as a Gender
An Online International Summer School Program | A five-day immersive online certificate training course on Beyond Binaries: Understanding Sexual Identities and Queer Rights Issues in India was launched by #IMPRI Gender Impact Studies Center (GISC), IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute in honour of pride month. The session on the history of transgender identity took place on June 22, 2023. The event aimed to discuss the historical representation of transgender individuals and the implications of colonial and post-colonial laws on transgender rights in India.