Indian PsychiatryтАЩs Continuing Fascination with treating Homosexuality
Dr. Anirudh Kala’s reflections on Indian psychiatry’s chequered relationship with homosexuality and conversion therapies.
Indian Psychiatric Society reiterates need for decriminalisation of homosexuality
On July 2, 2018, the Indian Psychiatric Society reiterated support for decriminalisation of homosexuality, previously articulated in 2014 and 2016.
Africa Report on Diversity in Human Sexuality must be read by Indian law- and policy- makers
The ASSAF-UNAS May 2015 report is a must-read for policy- and law- makers dragging their feet on decriminalisation of homosexuality in India.
A Journey of Faith: engaging Indian churches theologically on LGBT issues
Rev. Winnie Varghese engages theologically with Indian churches on LGBT issues in her book published in 2015 by Serampore College.
Statement by Indian groups and individuals on Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2014
Letter from individuals and groups in India condemning Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill that was signed into law on Feb 24, 2014
IITs against 377
Full text of the petition sent in by 1157 members of the Indian Institutes of Technology against the Supreme Court verdict recriminalising homosexuality.
Indian Psychiatric Society official statement: homosexuality is not a mental illness
Feb 6, 2014: Indian Psychiatric Society official declares homosexuality is not a mental illness, following conflicting public statements by some of its office bearers.
Open letter to Dr. Raju, General Secretary, Indian Psychiatric Society
Letter informing Dr Raju, General Secretary, Indian Psychiatric Society, that homosexuality is not an illness that needs to be classified and managed.
Homosexuality Is Not Against Nature, Homophobia Is
Arvind Raghavan critiques pseudo-scientific arguments used to oppose LGBT rights.
The right time is now: response to TSR Subramanian
Karthik critiques former Cabinet Secretary TSR Subramanian’s premise that India is not ready to decriminalize homosexuality.