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Problem-Solving Virtual Roundtable

Worldwide: Economic Empowerment and Legal Recognition: Transgender Inclusion in America and Beyond

Date

August 26, 2025

Time

11:00 AM – 01:00 PM ET | 08:30 PM – 10:30 PM IST | 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM BST

 Event Format:

Register Free + Certificate

Duration: 120 Minutes

​Live on LinkedIn (via Zoom)

Event Highlights

This global roundtable brings together transgender individuals, advocates, economists, legal professionals, and policy experts from across the U.S., South Asia, Europe, and beyond.

Together, we’ll explore how economic systems influence transgender livelihood—from employment and education to healthcare and financial access.

The event is designed to generate collaborative, practical solutions rooted in lived experiences and cross-disciplinary insight.

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Who Attends?

Transgender Individuals & Advocates

  • Community members with lived experience

  • Activists and leaders from LGBTQIA+ organizations

  • Individuals working on grassroots trans empowerment

Economists & Academics

Professors and researchers specializing in:

  • Labor Economics

  • Gender Economics

  • Inequality & Development

  • Social Policy and Economic Theory

Legal & Policy Professionals

  • Human rights lawyers, DEI leads, and anti-discrimination experts

  • ESG and GRC professionals

  • Legal scholars working on identity protection, labor rights, and health access

Abstract Waves

Agenda Program

Date: August 26, 2025

Economic Empowerment and Legal Recognition: Transgender Inclusion in America and Beyond

11:00 AM – 01:00 PM ET | 08:30 PM – 10:30 PM IST | 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM BST

Format: Live Virtual Roundtable | Zoom | 120 Minutes

11:00 – 11:05 AM ET | Welcome & Event Overview

  • Opening by Parth Parnami, Host & Moderator

  • Why this discussion matters: Connecting local action in India to global collaboration for transgender inclusion.

11:05 – 12:55 PM ET | 
Main Panel

"Economic Empowerment & Legal Recognition – Turning Dialogue into Measurable Change"

A single, integrated discussion with section-wise focus and dedicated speakers

  • Economic Empowerment – From Survival to Sustainability

    • Real-world programs creating jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities

    • Proven funding models, corporate inclusion policies, and microfinance examples

    • Role of public–private partnerships in scaling impact

  • Legal Recognition – From Advocacy to Action

    • Pathways to securing legal identity, rights, and benefits

    • Cross-country policy comparisons and lessons learned

    • Overcoming cultural and institutional barriers to recognition

  • Community Voices & Lived Experiences

    • Short, powerful stories from grassroots activists and legal professionals

    • Lived experiences navigating education, work, and financial systems

    • Barriers to employment, housing, healthcare, and upward mobility

    • Community-based solutions that have made a real difference

    • How policy and economic language can better reflect trans realities

12:55 – 12:58 PM ET |
Toolkit & Post-Event Resources

  • Access to downloadable checklists, partner contacts, and advocacy guides

  • How participants can contribute to the Global Trans Inclusion Resource Bank

12:58 – 01:00 PM ET | Closing & Next Steps

  • Staying engaged via quarterly global roundtables

  • Invitation to join upcoming roundtables

What Participants Will Gain

  • Employment & Business Pathways: Replicable economic models proven worldwide

  • Legal Action Plans: Practical, step-by-step advocacy strategies

  • Global Network: Collaborate with leaders and peers from 20+ countries

  • Post-Event Toolkit: Resources, checklists, and global contacts

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EVENT STRUCTURE

Format: Roundtable with Guided, Thematic Dialogue

The conversation will move through key economic, legal, and social topics, based on the curated discussion areas. A moderator will guide the flow to ensure balanced participation and focused engagement. If someone prefers to only observe or speak briefly, that’s respected too.

The clear objective of this event is to collaboratively explore actionable solutions that improve the economic and legal conditions of transgender individuals worldwide.

REGISTRATION

Interested in participating at this global roundtable?

We’re looking for passionate transgender advocates, economists, legal experts, and scholars from around the world to share their perspectives and co-create solutions.


Fill out the short form to partitipate in the event. All participants will receive a certificate recognizing their contribution to global inclusion efforts.

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Past Event Video & Testimonials

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It was an honor to be a part of the conversation. And thank you to the other speakers who shared your perspectives; it was incredible to hear everyone’s work and journeys working with other Transgender communities worldwide.

— Past Participant

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