LGBT Archives - orinam

Introductory workshops in LGBTIQA+ peer counselling

By Orinam Mar 24 2018 Post comment

An emerging need for training on peer support for the LGBTIQA+ community has prompted joint initiatives by Bangalore and Chennai groups in 2018.

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.

How the Anti- Discrimination and Equality Bill affects the LGBT Community and Those Perceived to Belong to the LGBT Community

By Surabhi Shukla Apr 3 2017 1 Comment

Surabhi Shukla lists salient features and some concerns that Shashi Tharoor's non-discrimination bill poses to the LGBT community in India

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.

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.

Chennai Rainbow Pride 2016

By Orinam Jun 26 2016 Post comment

Round-up of LGBTIQA+ events held and planned in June 2016 in Chennai.

A teacher’s rewards

By Shankar G Sep 5 2015 Post comment

My law students’ group work turned out to be a reward in the otherwise daunting journey of my attempts to sensitise the campus community on LGBT issues.