Indian Psychiatric Society reiterates need for decriminalisation of homosexuality
On July 2, 2018, the Indian Psychiatric Society reiterated support for decriminalisation of homosexuality, previously articulated in 2014 and 2016.
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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.
Seeking LGB participants for psychology study in Chennai and Bangalore
Psychology student seeks LGB peers for university-approved study in Chennai and Bangalore in mid-2018, including an online questionnaire available here.
LGBTIQA+ Theatre Workshop in Chennai: Sunday May 6, 2018
A four-hour theatre workshop for LGBTIQA+ people in Chennai on Sunday May 6, 2018.
Together
Eleven conversations and an epilogue by Abhijit Majumder, translated by Arpan Kundu, with art by Sulipto Mondal.
poem: The Love Circles
Leeny Elango's translation of M. R. Vishnuprasad's original in Malayalam, with art by Jijo Kuriakose.
Tranform 2018 – Trans Rights and the Law: conference in Bangalore
On 14th and 15th April 2018, CLPR is organizing the 2nd International Conference on Transgender Rights and the Law.
Introductory workshops in LGBTIQA+ peer counselling
An emerging need for training on peer support for the LGBTIQA+ community has prompted joint initiatives by Bangalore and Chennai groups in 2018.
art: Rainbow Tree
Rainbow Tree, by Nayan: Watercolor on paper, 2017
Irresponsible Police Action and Media Reportage on LGBTQIA+ issues : Bengaluru
Unethical, irresponsible and misleading coverage by Bangalore Mirror and Public TV further jeopardize the situation of two women in the city.
No Pride: T. Nhaveen and the brutality of gender
[Trigger warning for violence] The tragic passing of T. Nhaveen in Penang, Malaysia, on June 15, 2017, is a grim reminder of how gender non-conformity kills.
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