Apartment-hunting as a father of trans experience
A man of trans-experience recounts his challenges in finding a home for himself and his two children.
Free sessions with queer-affirmative counselling psychologists-in-training
Queer-affirmative counselling trainees from Christ University, Bangalore offer
pro-bono sessions in English, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Gujarati and Bengali.
Orinam turns 18 on X’mas 2021
Orinam, founded Dec 25, 2003, is 18 as of X’ms 2021.
For endorsement: Gender nonconforming/trans/non-binary students’ Open Statement to NCERT and Education Ministry
Endorse this open statement to NCERT from gender non-binary, gender non-conforming students, former students, and trans-queer groups.
Sex Education: an initiative of Neelam Social
The first two Tamil educational videos on sex education by Neelam Social, released in July 2021, feature an Orinam volunteer speaking on sex, gender and sexuality.
Ravi’s encounter with the Romance Scam
A detailed account of how Ravi, a gay man in Chennai, came to part with INR 52 lakhs through the romance scam.
Madras Week 2020: Tales of the Queer City
Video of Madras Week 2020 online discussion on the involvement and contributions of queer and trans communities to Madras culture, social history and life: August 28, 2020.
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[podcast] Colours of Pride: A Talk on Gender, Sex and Sexuality
Podcast of June 20, 2020 panel discussion on gender-sex-sexuality, organised by rYMS and Orinam on Insta Live.
Locked Down in the Time of COVID-19: Safety and Self-Care for Queer and Trans Persons
Some coping tips from community members, peer counselors and therapists
for LGBTIQA+ folks staying home in isolation and/or in abusive family situations
Financial support for queer people impacted by corona virus-induced lockdown
If you’d like to request support, or to contribute, read on…