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Aravani Art Project: A collective of 'spider-women' creating safe spaces through art
May 14, 2023 11:28 am
The collective believes that the streets are a particularly important place to carry out their work, as it is in these public spaces that the bodies of transgender identifying people attract violence, harassment, social negligence, and pressure.
Why LGBTQIA+ couples should be allowed to adopt
April 20, 2023 9:28 am
Both Parliament and Supreme Court should consider the best interests of children, as well as the fundamental right to equality and non-discrimination of children and couples identifying as LGBTQI while examining the matter
Key Supreme Court verdicts that moved the needle on LGBTQ rights in India
April 21, 2023 7:38 am
On the second day of the hearing, the court heard arguments on the changing legal landscape on LGBTQ rights and the evolution of the right to choose one’s partner. Here are some of the key cases that trace the shift in the law over the years.
DCW asks NMC to take action against illegal training on conversion therapy for people of LGBTQI+ community
March 25, 2023 1:01 pm
The commission chief, Swati Maliwal, issued a notice to the chairman of National Medical Commission and sought a copy of the enquiry report in the matter.
Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins US Senate passage
November 30, 2022 7:02 am
The bill, which would ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages are enshrined in federal law, was approved 61-36 on Tuesday, including support from 12 Republicans.
'OneLove' anti-hate armbands sell out after FIFA World Cup ban
November 25, 2022 11:35 am
The armbands, intended to send a message of tolerance, connection and opposition to all forms of discrimination, have been in the global spotlight since FIFA threatened several European team captains with yellow cards if they wore them to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal
'Those people': French minister's LGBTQ remarks spark anger
July 17, 2022 6:26 pm
Cayeux, the minister for regional relations, was asked in an interview this week about her opposition to France's 2013 law authorising gay marriage and adoption, and comments at the time saying they were “against nature.”
Pride Month 2022: A lexicon of 22 words to better understand the LGBTQI+ community
June 23, 2022 9:24 am
This Pride Month, we have put together a lexicon of words -- sourced exclusively from the Humsafar Trust -- that one ought to learn so they can educate others and keep the conversation going
Madras HC asks TN govt to come up with glossary of expressions to address LGBTQIA+ members
December 27, 2021 9:53 pm
The court's recommendation came during a hearing on the welfare of the community members, with the original petition being two women same-sex partners seeking protection from their families opposed to their relationship.
Take stringent action against any forced conversion of LGBTIQ community members: HC to Kerala govt
December 14, 2021 2:22 pm
The Kerala high court said if medically conversion therapy was possible, then guidelines for the same were necessary and directed the Kerala government to look into the matter and if necessary, constitute an expert committee to study the issue.
LGBTQI COMMUNITY VIDEOS
Sec 377 verdict | We did not want it to be struck down. SC gave us a good start: Gautam Yadav, The Humsafar Trust
June 22, 2020 6:17 pm
The Supreme Court has legalised same-sex relationships by striking down provisions of section 377 that made it illegal. Gautam Yadav of The Humsafar Trust, an NGO, explains how this judgment benefits the community.
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