The First Time
Short story by Angshuman
LGBT-inclusion in the National Education Policy, 2016
SIgn on to these recommendations for making India’s National Education Policy LGBT+-inclusive.
Is this the Transgender Persons “Prohibition of Rights” Bill 2016?
The only “rescue, protection and rehabilitation” we need is from the Transgender Rights Bill, 2016.
Transgender individuals challenge Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code
Akkai Padmashali & Ors. vs. Union of India argue that Sec 377 violates the rights of transgender persons as set out in the NALSA verdict.
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.
LGBT Whiplash/ Thoughts from last week
Reflections on India’s UN vote, the Supreme Court clarification on LGB inclusion within T, and the anniversary of Naz (2009) ruling on Sec 377.
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
Navtej Singh Johar & ors. vs. UoI: Supreme Court petition June 29, 2016
Full text and highlights of Navtej Singh Johar & ors. vs. Union of 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