Words are Magic Things
The Trans Bill 2016, if enacted, would violate law declared by the Supreme Court in NALSA (2014).
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When bigotry impedes mental healthcare
When bigotry against women and LGBTIQ* people impedes mental healthcare, it not only worsens the condition of the patient but holds back humanity as a whole.
Call for entries: Amour-Orinam queer resource listings
Amour and Orinam are collaborating to crowdsource queer/trans-relevant resources across India.
LGBT-inclusion in the National Education Policy, 2016
SIgn on to these recommendations for making India's National Education Policy LGBT+-inclusive.
Is this the Transgender Persons “Prohibition of Rights” Bill 2016?
The only “rescue, protection and rehabilitation” we need is from the Transgender Rights Bill, 2016.
Media Release: Reel Desires, CIQFF 2016
Reel Desires, CIQFF2016, will be held July 29-31, 2016, at the Goethe-Institut, Chennai. It will showcase 26 films from eight countries. ciqff.org has more information.
LGBT Whiplash/ Thoughts from last week
Reflections on India's UN vote, the Supreme Court clarification on LGB inclusion within T, and the anniversary of Naz (2009) ruling on Sec 377.
Resources for the Indian Asexual Community
Online resources for the asexual community in India
Seeking participants for legal research study on queer/trans* relationships in India
Legal scholar in Bengaluru seeks participants for a study on the impact of laws relating to queer/trans couples from India
Chennai Rainbow Pride 2016
Round-up of LGBTIQA+ events held and planned in June 2016 in Chennai.
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