Queer Support e-mail helpline of The Humsafar Trust
Sometimes it is easier to write than to pick up the phone.
The Humsafar Trust introduced its e-mail helpline service some six
months ago. We are happy to inform that in this period we have been
able to extend support to 318 gay men and
Come October and there's just one feeling allover. A feeling of joy
happiness. A time for dance, music and devotion. Yes, we are talking
about the most awaited festival by people from all walks of life -
Navratri. A festival when the young-hearts throb with excitement and
energy and the
Friday, 15th October
05:30PM to 08:30PM
Inaugural Ceremony/Dandia competition for the queer
Sweets and snacks
Friday, 22nd October 2004
Dassers Day
04:00PM to 06:00PM
A small community gathering
sweets and snacks
Friday, 29th October
04:00PM to 08:30PM
Fun n
`Diya's flickering , colorful festoons and `kandils' lighting your
doorways. It's time the fireworks and `Mithai' are brought out. The
festive season is a time for new beginnings and new relations to be
forged.
Its time to get out the Silken kurtas ( Ghagraas, cholis etc)
and indulge in
Another year has passed and many of our fellows, our friends,
have also passed. But the struggle continues for life, health and
justice.
The Humsafar Trust, Mumbai, December 2, is observing World AIDS Day,
in a unique way this year. We are organizing a solidarity march
(second year)
The novel tries to explore the life of a single, educated, middle
class gay man Rohit through a series of events through his life
span explicitly.
The protagonist Rohit a resident of Pune, traces important life
events that go on to evolve his sexuality dealing with childhood
memories, sex
Police Advocacy
The Humsafar Trust is conducting a sensitization program for railway
and general police on issues of HIV/AIDS, and sexuality as part of
its ongoing World AIDS week observations.
The program will span reporting spots as well as individual stations
where there is a lot of
A SILENT MARCH
TO REDUCE
STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION
Dear all,
On 02nd December 2004, The Humsafar Trust, a community based
organization organized GLBT rally from Churchgate railway station to
Azad Maidan Ground as a part of the World AIDS Week program.
The rally started from bus stop
The Humsafar Trust is one of the foremost Community based
organization working in the field of sexuality, health and human
rights in Mumbai metro and Thane. The Humsafar Trust(HST) has been
awarded grants by various national and international funding
agencies to play a key role in HIV/AIDS
The Humsafar Trust is one of the foremost Community based
organization working in the field of sexuality, health and human
rights in Mumbai metro and Thane. The Humsafar Trust(HST) has been
awarded grants by various national and international funding
agencies to play a key role in HIV/AIDS
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*Bombay Dost Events goes South to meet Meera Sanyal on 25th April *
*Bombay Dost* and author *Parmesh Shahani* team up to organise an
interaction for the LGBT community with banker-turned-people's
representative hopeful *Meera Sanyal* (http://www.meerahsanyal.in/) on the
eve of V-Day
Dear All
Post the Bombay Dost launch at Oxford book Store , Mumbai , we have improved
the magazine availability
to suit the interests and convenience of the community at large. Please take
note of where you can buy your copy.
In India:
Please visit the link below to know the points where Bombay
With its re-launch, ‘Bombay Dost’ magazine once again offers an avenue for
expressing and showcasing the rainbow of alternate sexualities and gender
identities in India.
The Internet Age, which has come after the launch of Bombay Dost in 1990,
has made queer expression, in some ways, more
**Bombay Dost –Discussion Work Shops*
*Tackling Homophobia in the work place*
*
Bombay Dost Sunday High will host a facilitated workshop on *Sunday 31st
May 2009* in the Humsafar, CEFE office at Santacruz.
The main topic of discussion is “ *Tackling Homophobia in the Workplace
**Bombay Dost –Discussion Work Shops*
*Tackling Homophobia in the work place*
*
Bombay Dost Sunday High will host a facilitated workshop on *Sunday 31st
May 2009* in the Humsafar, CEFE office at Santacruz.
The main topic of discussion is “ *Tackling Homophobia in the Workplace
community. However what is important to acknowledge is that we all need
relationships in our lives , romantic or non romantic. They are our anchors
for good and bad times. Bombay Dost Sunday High will conduct a discussion
workshop to discuss special relationships in the lives of the LGBT
community
*Dear Editor**The Humsafar Trust, The Aanchal Trust and Astitva were some of
the organizers *
*of the Queer Azadi March held in Mumbai on the 16th August 2009. *
*We look upon Mid-Day as a publication empathetic to the LGBT rights cause.
*
*We thank you for your supportive coverage before and
Regional Consultation :: Nov 2011 ::
AMEND 377 :: LEGAL SUPPORT TO LGBT GROUPS IN INDIA
The World Bank has recently commissioned Amaltas and the Humsafar Trust to
carry out an assignment to help create an enabling legal environment for
LGBT communities. It is intended to provide insights and
The Humsafar Trust
Job Description: Research Associate
Location: Mumbai
Reports to: Research Director
Works with: other members of the research staff, as well as staff from other
departments
Salary: Rs. 17,000 onwards (depending on experience)
Work timing: 10 am to 6 pm
Solaris Pictures Bombay Dost in association withThe Humsafar Trust
presents
KASHISH 2012
3rd MUMBAI INTERNATIONAL QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
120 Queer Films | 4 Days | 2 Venues
The Latest and the Best of Indian and International Queer Cinema
For Everyone
Kashish MIQFF
Dear All
We hope that you had a great time in Kashish 2012 and it will always be our
endeavor to give you a great film viewing experience.
While many people from within and outside the LGBT community come to Kashish
MIQFF to watch films, we have observed that for many
its more than just a
Dear Community members and supporters
The Mumbai Pride March 2013 organised by the Queer Azaadi Mumbai(QAM)
collective will be held tomorrow the 2nd February 2013 .
To ensure that we have a great and safe Pride March , we would need to
follow some basic guidelines. Please take note of the
Dear Community members
We would like to invite you to take a new survey about your opinions and
preferences, from an LGBT perspective.
There's power in our Pride! Participating in this study helps open minds and
doors around the world, and influences positive changes for our community.
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Dear Community members
We would like to invite you to take a new survey about your opinions and
preferences, from an LGBT perspective.
There's power in our Pride! Participating in this study helps open minds and
doors around the world, and influences positive changes for our community.
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Hello,
We hope you watched Satyamev Jayate's episode yesterday on Accepting
Alternative Sexualities. If you haven't, you can do so on our website
www.satyamevjayate.in http://www.satyamevjayate.in/ or on YouTube. Since
1860, an archaic law in India, Section 377, has criminalized
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