Orinam cordially invites you to Reel Desires: Chennai International Queer Film Festival 2013, a collaborative effort between Orinam and Goethe Institut/ Max Mueller Bhavan, Chennai, in partnership with other local collectives. The festival will be held from July 11-13, 2013, and will showcase Indian and international feature films, shorts and documentaries. There will also be a panel discussion on making Indian workplaces LGBT-inclusive.
Resources for
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Friends and Family
Resources you need to understand and accept your LGBT loved ones
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LGBT
LGBT Resources – For Us, By Us, To Us!
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Workplace
Are you ready to tap into diversity? How LGBT inclusive is your organization?
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Educational Institutions
Resources that will help you create a safe and inclusive learning space
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Healthcare Professionals
Resources on LGBT healthcare issues for providers
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Media
Tools that will help journalists do fair and factual LGBT stories.
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Law and Enforcement
Resources for legal and law enforcement professionals
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Religion and Faith
A look at different religions and how they deal with LGBT people
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