LGBTQIA

	World Athletics set to tighten transgender rules and lift Russia doping ban World Athletics has said its "preferred option" is to tighten the rules surrounding eligibility but that testosterone levels should be the key determining factor. published on : 23rd March 2023
	New wave of homophobia in East Africa President William Ruto, a born-again Christian elected last August, declared that same-sex marriages could "happen in other countries but not in Kenya". published on : 15th March 2023
	'Very seminal issue', SC refers pleas for same-sex marriage to constitution bench In an affidavit, the central government said the notion of marriage itself necessarily and inevitably presupposes a union between two persons of the opposite sex. published on : 13th March 2023
	'Not in conformity with societal morality, Indian ethos', says Centre in SC on same-sex marriage The Centre stressed that despite the decriminalization of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, the petitioners cannot claim a fundamental right for same-sex marriage to be recognised. published on : 12th March 2023
	Receiving healthcare with pride, without judgement In a panel discussion, two government hospital doctors along with Dr Farukh from AIG Hospitals highlighted a lot of important issues regarding the health of the community members. published on : 12th March 2023
	Art and its alternate dimensions Hoisting the rainbow flag, with cheers and applause filling the hall, the first edition of the festival kicked off. published on : 11th March 2023
	Indian couples fight to legalise same-sex marriages From Monday, five years after it decriminalised gay sex, India's top court will begin hearing a clutch of petitions seeking official recognition of same-sex unions. published on : 10th March 2023
	Section 377 scrapped, but LGBTQIA+ awaits acceptance Such narratives are portrayed on various historical monuments and temples, which are a matter of study interest and candid photography. published on : 17th February 2023
	A date with drag: Creating an inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ community Orinam’s open mic and drag show takes a dig at V-Day. It nudges people to ditch the overhyped and commercialised day of love and consider the drag of endless possibilities. published on : 14th February 2023
	'Queersapien' book review: Memoir of Identity Making peace with your own identity is an arduous, lonesome journey. published on : 12th February 2023
	Trans community in Tamil Nadu seeks state backing The state, the first to amend its police guidelines to ensure officers abstain from harassing trans persons, seems to have missed a few steps on the way, is yet to force a change at the ground level. published on : 25th January 2023
	In Pakistan, trans men search for inclusion, visibility The Pakistani movie and Oscar contender “Joyland” caused an uproar last year for its depiction of a relationship between a married man and a trans woman. published on : 20th January 2023
	Saurabh Kirpal may become first gay judge of constitutional court if Centre accepts Collegium's nod Kirpal, who has also edited a book "Sex and the Supreme Court: How the Law Is Upholding the Dignity of the Indian Citizen", has been a practising lawyer for over two decades. published on : 20th January 2023
	Gender-neutral uniforms, safe washrooms: NCERT's manual for schools on transgender students 'If students are noticed to be gender non-conforming or emerge as transgender at this stage, help them to form healthy, supportive alliances with peers,' the manual read. published on : 17th January 2023
	Your love in the inbox means nothing if you can't stand by me in the open: Filmmaker Onir The director also noted that people in India still struggle to talk about their identities, even when they are in empowered positions. published on : 17th January 2023
	Myriad shades of love: Delhi queer pride Since its inception in 2008, Delhi Queer Pride—an autonomous collective created by queer and trans individuals—has been instrumental in providing a safe space for members of the community. published on : 9th January 2023
	For first time in 46 years, queer writers conquer Chennai book fair LGBTQIA+ community members have been given space to showcase their work. The stall features works of new writers and translations. published on : 9th January 2023
	Alarming rise of anti-LGBTQ hate on online platforms, spurs fears of more offline violence in US In Tennessee, masked members of a white supremacist group showed up recently at a holiday charity event at a bookstore because the evening’s entertainment included a drag performer. published on : 18th December 2022
	Health, wellness cloud for LGBTQIA+ launched in Bengaluru Elaborating on the initiative, Dr Wei said with the cloud, clinics can be accessed on a mobile phone, computer system and even a smart TV. published on : 16th December 2022
	Conversion therapy declared professional misconduct Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TNMC) had notified ‘conversion therapy’ as professional misconduct and disciplinary action would be taken against the doctors performing the therapy. published on : 10th December 2022