Anil Divan: A friend of the LGBT community
Mr. Anil DivanтАЩs commitment to LGBT rights was a part of his broader commitment to constitutional principles and the rule of law.
Queer and Women’s representation in mainstream cinema: videocast of HQFF panel discussion
Videocast of panel discussion on queer and women’s representation in mainstream cinema: Feb 18, 2017, Hyderabad Queer Film Festival.
Gee Semmalar on Trans Health Care
Barriers transgender people face in accessing basic healthcare and gender-affirmative interventions. TransForm conference, Dec 2016, CLPR, Bangalore
PSBT for LGBT: seeking film proposals on engaging with sexualities
PSBT seeks proposals for the award of Independent Fellowships for 10 min films on sexualities. Deadline for proposals Feb 6, 2017.
Queering the Red: Asmita Sarkar, Jadavpur University
Asmita Sarkar represents LGBTIQ+ issues as a candidate for student elections at Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal.
The making of IndiaтАЩs first disability-accessible Pride: Namma Pride, Bengaluru, 2016
Experiences and lessons from making Namma Pride (Bengaluru, 2016) accessible to persons with disability.
Justice for Tara : How Many Deaths Do We Need to Resist Police Brutality?
While we express our agitation and resistance towards acts of violence like TaraтАЩs death, we must also resist and challenge the institutional violence that is perpetuated everyday.
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.
Words are Magic Things
The Trans Bill 2016, if enacted, would violate law declared by the Supreme Court in NALSA (2014).
When bigotry impedes mental healthcare
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.