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Sahodaran 2012 calendar launch
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By Vikram. On October 24, 2011, Sahodaran, the Chennai based NGO dealing with HIV/AIDS communication and prevention among men who have sex with men (MSM) launched its third calendar featuring sexy south Indian hunks.
End Sexual Apartheid: Justice Michael Kirby
Justice Michael Kirby, one of the most outspoken voices against criminalization of LGBT people worldwide, has an excellent op-ed in the Sydney Morning Herald (Oct 25, 2011).
Sensitizing panchayat leaders to end homophobia and transphobia: Lotus Sangam,Tamil Nadu
The Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, based Lotus Sangam, a community collective of men who have sex with men, has completed an innovative pilot sensitizing Panchayat leaders, that has been recognized as an international success story in reducing stigma.
Srishti: new group in Madurai, Tamil Nadu
On Sept 10, 2011, Madurai’s first Gay ‘Friendly circle meet’ was conducted, with the purpose of having local community members get to know each other. More than 80 gay and bi guys took part in the meet and formed the group “Srishti”
LGBT Voices: Report of a panel discussion held during Chennai Pride 2011
LGBT Voices: A Panel Discussion organized as part of Chennai Pride 2011 celebrations, saw members of LGBT community and a committee of experts from healthcare, law and law enforcement, engage in a free-wheeling discussion on community concerns and issues.
Public health benefits of same-sex marriage [Buffie 2011, American Journal of Public Health]
William C. Buffie’s article about public health benefits of same-sex marriage from June 2011 issue of the American Journal of Public Health, an internationally recognized academic journal.
Junior Vikatan coverage of Chennai protests against Azad
Thanks to Kavin Malar from Junior Vikatan, for the positive coverage of Chennai protests against Indian health minister Azad’s homophobia.
Press Statement: Mental Health Professionals criticize Union Health Minister’s Statement on Homosexuality
A group of qualified mental health professionals practicing as psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, behavioral psychologists, social workers and counselors from across the country criticize health minister Azad’s homophobic remarks.
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