Switzerland Votes To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
As per the Federal Statistical Office of Switzerland, 64.1% of the total voters voted in favor of same-sex marriage
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In Pics: Delhi Queer Pride 2019
Delhi celebrated the 12th Queer Pride Parade on November 24th, along with Bengaluru. The pride this year was the largest, with tens of thousands of people walking the streets of Delhi from Barakhambha Road to Jantar Mantar via Tolstoy Marg
Community Collectives Launch Transgender-Affirming Guidelines For Indian Workplaces To Help Companies Frame Trans Policies For Employees
Two community collectives, Orinam in Chennai and Diversity Dialogues in Bangalore, have launched a guide for employers who seek to make workplaces inclusive and welcoming of transgender employees, and support employees who are choosing to come out as transgender.
10 Captivating Pictures from the 10th Delhi Queer Pride 2017
The smoggy weather of Delhi could not dampen the spirit of people. Here are 10 pictures from the pride march that caught our eye.
My Experience Participating in the first Constituent Assembly (CA1) of Nepal as the First and Only Out Gay MP
Nepal's constitution has become among the rarest constitutions across the world guaranteeing sexual and gender minorities rights by the constitution itself.
Survival of Humankind and Growth of Humanity : A Human Duty based Approach
Human Rights that you enjoy ensures basic survival at the fundamental level; where as human duties that you perform helps you grow your humanity to a higher level, towards divinity.
The Mythology of United Nations: UDHR
Sometime in 2006, I was asked to make an oral statement on behalf of a Canadian NGO during the general discussion at the UN. I was oriented to the procedure of ... Read More...
After Two Failed Attempts at Amending Sec 377 in Parliament, Dr. Shashi Tharoor introduces Anti-Discrimination And Equality Bill
A BILL to ensure equality to every citizen of the country by providing Equality protection against all forms of social discrimination.
U.S. Consulate Mumbai Celebrates Pride Month With Events That Are Open For All
The US Consulate in Mumbai is also holding pride events in the city throughout June, and the events are open for the general public as well.
THE VISIBILITY CAMPAIGN: ADITI’S STORY
For us to be treated as equals, our legal system must acknowledge our existence not merely as a ‘minuscule minority’ that doesn’t matter. Only then can all of us step out of anonymity.
THE VISIBILITY CAMPAIGN: Aritra’s Story
I have never been to pride parades or meetings, seminars or talks that LGBT organisations hold. But I have made sure in my small universe that people I meet and interact get to know my true self.
Nepal’s New Constitution Includes Sexual And Gender Minority Rights
The Constituent Assembly of Nepal has approved with overwhelming majority a new constitution that, among others, includes mention of equal rights for gender a... Read More...