Appeal to GOI: Vote Against Suspension of UN LGBT Expert
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.
LBT and ally groups write to Standing Committee on Trans Bill 2016
Letter to the Standing Committee on the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2016 ( Nov 4) and addendum based on national consultation held Nov 1, 2016.
Call for entries: Amour-Orinam queer resource listings
Amour and Orinam are collaborating to crowdsource queer/trans-relevant resources across India.
LGBT-inclusion in the National Education Policy, 2016
SIgn on to these recommendations for making India’s National Education Policy LGBT+-inclusive.
Media Release: Reel Desires, CIQFF 2016
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.
Employers’ Guide to Making Indian Workplaces LGBTIQ+ inclusive launched
A concise guide, launched in July, 2016, assists Indian employers in developing LGBTIQ+ inclusive workplaces.
Resources for the Indian Asexual Community
Online resources for the asexual community in India
Seeking participants for legal research study on queer/trans* relationships in India
Legal scholar in Bengaluru seeks participants for a study on the impact of laws relating to queer/trans couples from India
Chennai Rainbow Pride 2016
Round-up of LGBTIQA+ events held and planned in June 2016 in Chennai.
India vigils in memory of Orlando shooting victims
Protests and vigils in memory of the Orlando shooting victims are planned in nearly 17 Indian cities.