Grace Banu to PM of India on the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) bill
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016 is an act of violence on the transgender community.
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.
Employers’ Guide to Making Indian Workplaces LGBTIQ+ inclusive launched
A concise guide, launched in July, 2016, assists Indian employers in developing LGBTIQ+ inclusive workplaces.
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.
Antarlingi: Intersex voices from Nepal
First person narratives from Nepal’s intersex community, shared at a Kathmandu meeting held in Feb 2016. Also, a fund-raising appeal for two surgeries.
International Commission of Jurists briefing paper on 377 Curative
International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) briefing paper on the Curative Petitition filed against the Supreme Court of India’s Koushal verdict on Section 377
Imaginary Hourglasses
poem by Priyank Pillai
A Letter from Queer India, Supporters and Allies
Dear Reader A court does not confer Fundamental Rights; it…
Date Extension for Comments on MSJE Transgender Rights Bill
Preliminary comments on the Rights of Transgender Persons bill drafted by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
“To the person who wrote the note”: Bengaluru student responds to a homophobic extortion attempt
A recent homophobic extortion attempt on the IISc Bengaluru campus offers lessons on courage, allyship and the urgent need for administrative action.