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The many transings of my gender

ByAbigail Silversmith Irfan Jan 31 2024Jan 31 2024

Poetry by Abigail Silversmith Irfan

Pope permits blessings for same-gender Catholic couples

ByOrinam Jan 1 2024Jan 2 2024

Reflections on the Pope’s announcement by Ruby Almeida, Indian-origin queer activist, and chair of LGBT+ Catholics, Westminster, UK.

National Transgender Council reconstituted, excludes transmasculine persons entirely

ByOrinam Dec 4 2023Dec 4 2023

In a setback to transgender and intersex inclusion in India, the National Council has been reconstituted with no inclusion of transmasculine individuals or persons with intersex variations.

Deed of Familial Association impleaded in Sushma case, Madras High Court

ByOrinam Nov 18 2023Nov 18 2023

Responding to Prasanna’s petition, Madras High Court has asked for the Tamil Nadu government to consider the proposal for a Deed of Family Association to protect the rights of LGBTQIA+ couples.

[story] Strangers and Unspoken Connections

ByAmal S Nov 16 2023Nov 16 2023

Life lessons from a stranger on a bus in Kerala.

Transgender men: an explainer for policy makers [English and தமிழ்]

ByFred R Aug 22 2023Aug 22 2023

We urge community members, service providers (health, education, livelihood, legal) and policy professionals to understand the issues specific to trans men as well as cross-cutting issues, in order to ensure truly inclusive services and policies. We urge that diverse community representation be ensured in consultations for policy development.