‘Transgender people suffer in this so-called civilised world without any reason’
Odia filmmaker Jitesh Parida talks about the trials and ordeals of transgender people and his upcoming movie inspired by the real-life story of …
The Hindu canon is inclusive of the sexuality spectrum: Kavita Kane
Down To Earth speaks to author and mythologist about LGBTQ themes in the texts and scriptutres that make up the Hindu canon
This Pride month, the LGBTQIA+ community wants to talk about healthcare, pandemic crisis
The community wants special provisions for them during the global crisis and sensitivity training for medical staff, among other things
How climate change is affecting the LGBTQIA+ community
Social stigma, higher unemployment and inadequate safe living spaces makes them more vulnerable to environmental catastrophes
Why Jammu’s transgender community hit the streets in protest
Protestors alleged police inaction on the complaints of abduction and forced castration of 4 transgender persons
It is crucial to prioritise unique healthcare needs of LGBTQIA+ community
In India, the healthcare experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals are marred by disparities and inequities; stigma, discrimination and a lack of …
Non-binary genders need more visibility in India’s Census 2021
Separating sex and gender in the country’s biggest socioeconomic survey is imperative
Marriage equality: What good is symbolic recognition of one’s relationships sans rights?
If the central government has not debated marriage in the parliament despite private members’ bills, how likely is that happening …
Thailand poised to become first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage
If upper house of parliament approves marriage equality bill, Thailand will be third Asian one to legalise gay marriage
Section 377 verdict: Social media erupts with anger but misses HIV link
Section 377 makes gay community vulnerable to HIV/AIDS by making it difficult for institutions to make information and services available to …
Gay, bisexual and pansexual men can now donate blood in US
FDA updates discriminatory guidelines; new set of risk-based rules in place applicable on all prospective donors
Pregnancy of India’s first transman: Looking into unaddressed structural issues
Inclusivity, sensitivity needed to overcome socio-structural challenges of parenthood for gender-diverse people
Indian activists call for recognition of queer relationships beyond marriage
Trans and queer kinships provide emotional as well as material supports and care, but legalising marriage alone ignores such kinship ties
Same-sex marriages: Reproductive and sexual rights shouldn’t be different based on sex and gender
Denying the right of marriages and a family over homosexuality is a gross violation of human rights
Gay sex illegal; Section 377 a valid provision, says Supreme Court
Section 377 which terms same gender sexual contact a criminal offence is often used to harass the gay community—in the process making them …