Archive for the category News and Views

Xukia takes on transphobic news editor in Assam

By Abhishek D. Mar 30 2017 1 Comment

Guwahati queer collective Xukia successfully reported a transphobic video, resulting in a prominent Assamese news channel terminating their Managing Editor.

Anil Divan: A friend of the LGBT community

By Lawyers representing Voices Against 377 Mar 23 2017 Post comment

Mr. Anil Divan’s commitment to LGBT rights was a part of his broader commitment to constitutional principles and the rule of law.

Queer and Women’s representation in mainstream cinema: videocast of HQFF panel discussion

By Orinam Mar 17 2017 Post comment

Videocast of panel discussion on queer and women's representation in mainstream cinema: Feb 18, 2017, Hyderabad Queer Film Festival.

Gee Semmalar on Trans Health Care

By Orinam Feb 13 2017 Post comment

Barriers transgender people face in accessing basic healthcare and gender-affirmative interventions. TransForm conference, Dec 2016, CLPR, Bangalore

PSBT for LGBT: seeking film proposals on engaging with sexualities

By Orinam Jan 26 2017 Post comment

PSBT seeks proposals for the award of Independent Fellowships for 10 min films on sexualities. Deadline for proposals Feb 6, 2017.

Queering the Red: Asmita Sarkar, Jadavpur University

By Orinam Jan 16 2017 Post comment

Asmita Sarkar represents LGBTIQ+ issues as a candidate for student elections at Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal.

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.