June 2016

Month: June 2016

UN Passes Resolution for Formation of LGBTI Independent Expert, India Abstains from Voting

June 30, 2016

In a historic move, a resolution on the creation of an Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) was passed despite stiff opposition from some countries. India abstained from voting for the resolution

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Supreme Court Clarifies NALSA Judgement, Says Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals Not Part of Third Gender

June 30, 2016

Only transgender people are to be classified under third gender and Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals are not part of third gender, clarified the Supreme Court

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THE VISIBILITY CAMPAIGN: Somava’s Story

June 29, 2016

Homophobic jokes have become a part of everybody’s lives, because people end up using them consciously or unconsciously, because society questions the sexuality of someone who opposes such demeaning things, because ‘gay’, ‘homo’ and ‘hijra’ are used as derogatory terms.

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Prominent Gay Personalities File Writ Petition Against Section 377 in Supreme Court

June 28, 2016

A writ petition has been filed against Section 377 in the Supreme Court by eminent LGBT personalities of India, who have argued that Section 377 violates their right to life.

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Story : The Trip (Part 1)

June 28, 2016

Looking at the mirror he looked at his gentle face worn out with time and the upheavals of life. This is the first time in his life after coming out as gay that he had found somebody who seemed willing to reciprocate his feelings.

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Pakistani Cleric Issues Fatwa Allowing Transgender Marriages

June 27, 2016

An Islamic scholar belonging to the Barelvi school of thought issued a religious decree (fatwa) allowing transmen and transwomen to marry

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Pope Says Church Should Seek Forgiveness From Gays

June 27, 2016

Pope Francis has said that the Church should ask for forgiveness from gays for the way it has treated them.

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विश्वविद्यालय में ट्रांसजेंडर होना

June 26, 2016

जब से मैंने होश सम्भाला तब से मैं अपनी असली पहचान की खोज में बटकता रहा। जीवन में ऐसे कई मोड़ आये जब कुछ समझ नहीं आता था कि मेरी असली पहचान क्या है। लेकिन मैंने... Read More...

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6 aspects of London Pride 2016 that engaged with queer politics, inclusiveness and contemporary issues

June 26, 2016

London Pride 2016, flagged off by new mayor Sadiq Khan came at a precarious time for the LGBTIQ community. Like the ominous clouds that gathered overhead... Read More...

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Six Inspiring Pictures From Pride Parades Held In India

June 23, 2016

Six powerful and inspiring images from the various pride parades that have been held in India over the years

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This Flirtatious Moment Between Daenerys and Yara in Game of Thrones is Driving Everyone Nuts!

June 22, 2016

In an episode that is already packed neck-deep with intense action, this still happened to bring a lot of joy to viewers, several of whom are now officially shipping the two ladies.

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Why Gurgaon Is Having A Queer Pride This Year

June 22, 2016

Gurgaon’s Queer Pride is not a region specific pride, it’s laying the first stepping stones to create public spaces that embrace people of many colors.

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