Orinam.net is a bilingual website (Tamil and English) associated with the Chennai-based social-support-arts-advocacy group Orinam. The site contains information on alternate sexualities and gender identities and resources for the public, media, healthcare, educational institutions, workplaces, and family members of LGBT people. Our voices – The Orinam blog features news and views, personal stories and creative writing by Queers and allies.
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Free & Equal: Global Campaign for LGBT Equality launched by UN
ByOrinamOn July 26, 2013, The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Cape Town, South Africa, launched Free & Equal, an unprecedented global public education campaign for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality.
Anil Divan: A friend of the LGBT community
Mr. Anil Divan’s commitment to LGBT rights was a part of his broader commitment to constitutional principles and the rule of law.
Pope permits blessings for same-gender Catholic couples
ByOrinamReflections on the Pope’s announcement by Ruby Almeida, Indian-origin queer activist, and chair of LGBT+ Catholics, Westminster, UK.
Orinam’s stand against caste
ByOrinamOrinam also opposes prejudice based on community, caste, place of origin, ethnicity, ability, religion, and other visible and invisible markers of identity.
Gender Inclusion through Ultimate Frisbee
Unlike other sports that have separate divisions for men and women, in Ultimate Frisbee all players play together, irrespective of their gender identity. PUL is interested in collaborating with queer and trans community groups in India.
Inclusion without Explosion
What we need in the workplace is an atmosphere of continuous and intrinsic inclusiveness that is not contingent on people being out. Such an atmosphere is not created merely by companies jumping on the gay-friendly bandwagon because of commands from headquarters or new policy imposed on a local office by the powers that be. Knowledge, sensitivity and genuine intent to address LGBTQ issues are the needs of the hour.

