In this series of conversations, the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy speaks with queer academics, lawyers, and activists on marriage equality and beyond. The series touches upon the relationship between queer movements and the law, the need for community consultation, the importance of legal recognition to intimacies beyond marriage, demands of the transgender community, and the future of family law in India.
The first conversation on Vidhi Beyond Marriage Equality is with Pawan Dhall, a queer activist, archivist, and author from Kolkata. Shreyashi (Vidhi) speaks with Pawan (Varta Trust) on the marriage equality matter before the Supreme Court of India, and the need for community consultation on the concerns of diverse members of the queer community in the country.
Resources mentioned in the video:
Humjinsi: A Resource Book on Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Rights in India - https://www.slic.org.in/publication/h...
Counsel Club archives - https://vartagensex.org/cc-archives/
Queer Friendly Lawyers Network- https://vartagensex.org/qfln/
Mentioned books - https://vartagensex.org/world-of-books/
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Rainbow Flag LGBT Pride Month 2023 by Bordo
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Let’s all celebrate the love and support the LGBTQIA community, during pride month by Timbicus from Getty Images Signature
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Protests in Mumbai against regressive provisions of the Transgender (Protection of Rights Bill), 2018
