Archive for the category News and Views

The making of India’s first disability-accessible Pride: Namma Pride, Bengaluru, 2016

By Ritesh Rajani and Madhumitha Venkataraman Jan 1 2017 Post comment

Experiences and lessons from making Namma Pride (Bengaluru, 2016) accessible to persons with disability.

Justice for Tara : How Many Deaths Do We Need to Resist Police Brutality?

By Ajita Banerjie Nov 15 2016 Post comment

While we express our agitation and resistance towards acts of violence like Tara’s death, we must also resist and challenge the institutional violence that is perpetuated everyday.

Appeal to GOI: Vote Against Suspension of UN LGBT Expert

By Orinam Nov 13 2016 24 Comments

Read and sign on to this letter asking India to vote against African Group resolution opposing UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.

Words are Magic Things

By Surabhi Shukla Nov 4 2016 Post comment

The Trans Bill 2016, if enacted, would violate law declared by the Supreme Court in NALSA (2014).

When bigotry impedes mental healthcare

By Prateek Sharma Oct 10 2016 4 Comments

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

By Orinam Sep 11 2016 Post comment

Amour and Orinam are collaborating to crowdsource queer/trans-relevant resources across India.

LGBT-inclusion in the National Education Policy, 2016

By Orinam Aug 6 2016 5 Comments

National Education Policy 2016 cover photo

SIgn on to these recommendations for making India's National Education Policy LGBT+-inclusive.

Is this the Transgender Persons “Prohibition of Rights” Bill 2016?

By Gee Imaan Semmalar Aug 5 2016 Post comment

The only “rescue, protection and rehabilitation” we need is from the Transgender Rights Bill, 2016.

Media Release: Reel Desires, CIQFF 2016

By Orinam Jul 22 2016 Post comment

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.