New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) Calling attention to the sexual abuse of trans men, prominent trans activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi said it is a lesser talked about subject that needs immediate intervention.

Speaking at the Transgender Leadership Conclave organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Tripathi rued that transgenders form the only minority community which is "very visible but treated as invisible".

Also Read | Telangana Heatwave: People Advised to Stay Indoors Between 12 PM to 4 PM.

She said more problems are faced by trans men than trans women.

"Trans men face much more sexual abuse than trans women and attention must be paid to this as no one talks about it," she said.

Also Read | Actress Assault Case: Kerala High Court Reserves Order in Case Against Malayalam Actor Dileep in Connection with 2017 Case.

She mentioned that stigma and discrimination towards transgender people are very persistent in the society.

"We are as equal as anybody. We only ask for love and a right to live a dignified life," she added.

Dr. Chiranjeev Bhattacharjya, National Programme Manager at Health and Governance Unit, UNDP India said, "We should prioritise planning and framework to strengthen the trans community and proceed further in the innovative fields for success."

"All stakeholders should come together and join hands towards this initiative," he added.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)