gender discrimination
This Odisha trans woman is breaking barriers with ‘pride’
Chhavi, a transgender person from Banmali Prasad village in Odisha, overcame societal barriers with support from a compassionate stranger. Through her self help group, Chhavi and her team now excel in waste management.
Fighting prejudice and promoting queer rights
We went on a quest to assemble a collection of LGBTQ+ tales across India, and found that the road leading to their rights is riddled with prejudices despite their tenacity and the dedication of activists.
Enthralling queer short stories from rural India
We are thrilled to share the winning entries of our Pride Day storytelling competition. These remarkable tales stole the show with their rich tapestry of narratives that exist within diverse communities in rural India.
Breaking barriers with ‘pride’
Chhavi Maa's journey from societal confinement to triumph is testament to resilience. She defied prejudice, embraced her true self, and became a beacon of hope for India's LGBTQIA+ community.
Kerala’s first transgender lawyer helps promote inclusivity
Transgender people come out and seek her help after years of hiding their gender identity for fear of being ostracised. Padma Lakshmi is happy to oblige.
Not all rainbows for trans people in Mizoram
Bullying and trolling of the LGBTQ community in Mizoram have led to stalling of a project to build shelter homes for abandoned, homeless trans people.
‘We’re good at making laws, not implementing them’
Dr Sabu George, who has been working against female foeticide for four decades, tells us why civil society organisations, courts and media have to join forces to tackle the issue
‘Men acknowledge domestic violence shown in our plays’
Munia Murmu, 42, believes theatre has empowered her tremendously to address systemic, social issues of domestic violence and gender discrimination in her village. We speak to her about the transformative potential theatre holds for many women like her in Bihar and the rest of India.
The dangerous state of women farmers
Women farmers face discrimination despite their contribution to the agricultural economy and protective laws. Self-help groups and women’s collectives offer them support and hope.
Child marriage ban helps Gond girls pursue dreams
In Gond tribal villages where child marriages were the norm till recently, a resolution by elders to ban marriages before legal age has helped girl children to continue their education