inclusion Archives

LGBT Workplace Symposium Chennai: May 19, 2017

By Orinam May 9 2017 Post comment

A symposium on LGBT inclusion in Indian workplaces, to be held on May 19, 2017, in Chennai.

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.

Employers’ Guide to Making Indian Workplaces LGBTIQ+ inclusive launched

By Orinam Jul 5 2016 Post comment

A concise guide, launched in July, 2016, assists Indian employers in developing LGBTIQ+ inclusive workplaces.

Stand up or sit down? On Amnesty India’s gender-neutral restrooms

By Shambhavi Madhan Apr 14 2015 Post comment

Shambhavi writes on the necessity for public and private spaces to have individual gender-neutral restrooms.

Thoughts on the Supreme Court Judgment on Transgender Recognition and Rights

By Aniruddha Dutta Apr 19 2014 Post comment

Reflections on the NALSA judgement, and possibilities and limitations of identity biopolitics as the basis for trans* rights and citizenship.

Inclusion without Explosion

By Naren Pai Jul 25 2013 3 Comments

What we need in the workplace is an atmosphere of continuous and intrinsic inclusiveness that is not contingent on people being out. Such an atmosphere is not created merely by companies jumping on the gay-friendly bandwagon because of commands from headquarters or new policy imposed on a local office by the powers that be. Knowledge, sensitivity and genuine intent to address LGBTQ issues are the needs of the hour.