Orinam in Chennai and Diversity Dialogues in Bangalore have launched a guide for employers who seek to make workplaces inclusive and welcoming of transgender employees, and support employees who are choosing to come out as transgender.
When all citizens are freed from the shackles of prejudice and oppression, then we will truly have reason to celebrate independence.
Based on a qualitative study of school experiences of young queer people in Delhi, Surabhi Shukla has developed a website with online resources and a model 'Sexual Rights and Anti- Discrimination Policy' for schools in India.
Asmita Sarkar represents LGBTIQ+ issues as a candidate for student elections at Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal.
SIgn on to these recommendations for making India's National Education Policy LGBT+-inclusive.
A concise guide, launched in July, 2016, assists Indian employers in developing LGBTIQ+ inclusive workplaces.
Protests and vigils in memory of the Orlando shooting victims are planned in nearly 17 Indian cities.
The socio-legal and politico-economic conditions of transgender people in India are at a very strange juncture. India has recriminalized homosexuality through the Kaushal judgement on the one side and upheld the right to choose one's gender identity vide NALSA vs. Union of India on the other.
By defining particular categories and particular forms of embodiment, rights are conceptualised legally to exclude many trans* bodies and lives, as illustrated by cases in Malaysia and India.
Transgender activist and writer A. Revathi shares her thoughts on the NALSA anniversary and way forward.
A Letter from Queer India, Supporters and Allies #NoGoingBack
Orinam.net is a bilingual website (Tamil and English), with information on alternate sexualities and gender identities. Our voices – The Orinam blog features news and views, personal stories and creative writing by Queers and allies.
Chennai Rainbow Pride usually organized in the month of June, celebrates visibility of alternate sexualities and gender identities.
Orinam photo gallery hosts a wide collection of photos from pride marches, protests, cultural events and other queer events from around India.
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