Battling Transphobic Violence since Childhood, Ritwik’s is a Story of Grit and Determination
I was often beaten by my father for my feminine behaviour. I would think of running away from home in the name of education and job
Bullying
Oye Didi! The Tale of Two Young Boys from Punjab
But it hurts when they (villagers, neighbours, clients) don't want their children to mingle with people like us; they still see us abnormal or different
Mom… I Want to Tell You Something
It's neither your fault Mom, nor mine, that I am gay. But I don't have the courage to tell you the truth. Because I fear you will not understand
An Open Letter to Schools : An Inclusive Curriculum that Teaches Gender and Sexuality is Need of the Hour
If we include gender and sexuality education and use inclusive language, it would help students to concentrate more on their studies and be less worried about whether or not they will be accepted in society.
My Queerness has Freed Me
I have long left the regressive thing with labels and trust me, it's so freeing out here, on the other side of the world.
My Journey From Being Bullied, Fighting Depression, to Coming Out and Living My Life
Bullying is harmful and we need to stop brushing it under the rug. Bullied, assaulted, abused, I saw no way out, self harm and suicide attempts followed.
Abusive Adams and Lack of ‘Sex Education’
LGBTQIA kids don’t need more toxic and tragic stories to grow up with. They need more wholesome love stories about support, making the right choices for yourself even if it’s not what your heart wants
56K people Sign Petition urging Youtube to conduct Gender Sensitisation Workshop for its Creators
The petition received and overwhelming support and has crossed over 56 thousand signatures within a month.
From Being Bullied and Being Called Chakka in School to Coming Out Confidently in College
To successfully distance yourself from the prevalent norms of the society that, with every passing breath from childhood, aspires to instil in you every single... Read More...
Watch: Punjabi Drag Queen Talks About Being Bullied in School, 377 Judgement and Finding Acceptance from Family
Lisa Nova Jena is a Punjabi drag queen from Delhi. She is currently working in an NGO on HIV/AIDS prevention. In a Josh Talks video, she narrates what it was f... Read More...
Shamed And Bullied, Queer Children In India Forced To Drop Out Of School
A research
conducted by UNESCO in partnership with Sahōdaran, an NGO for queer rights,
across Tamil Nadu revealed some extremely disturbing facts about the agg... Read More...