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"History owes an apology to the members of
the LGBT community and their families for the delay in providing
redressal for the "ignominy" and "ostracism" they have faced through the
centuries."
- Justice Indu Malhotra
The
court said the part of Section 377 infringed the fundamental right to
non-discrimination under Article 15 of the Constitution and the right to
live a life of dignity and privacy as guaranteed by Article 21, while
also violating the right of freedom of expression of Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) persons under Article 19(1)(a).
It has been two years since this beautiful judgment, and India has seen a
shift within mindsets, laws, and policies. Have we as a community got
complete freedom? Of course, not. Does the future seem bright? Hell yes.
The battle for equal rights is a long one with small victories worth
celebrating. At KSF, we have taken every small or big triumph as a step
in the right direction. September for us was a month to look at the last
two years and reimagine where we are headed. From being part of queer
literature that the country is churning out, a strong emphasis on
mental health and mindfulness, to ensuring that corporate spaces
are sensitized and ready to be diverse and inclusive. Here is our
September in a nutshell.
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Sex and The Supreme Court by Saurabh Kirpal OUT NOW on stands
This remarkable collection of writings by legal luminaries is
the only book to offer sharp insights into each of these crucial
rulings. Justice M.B. Lokur writes on the issues that affect the transgender community; Justice B.D. Ahmed elucidates on Muslim law in the modern context; and Justice A.K. Sikri addresses
the fundamental concept of dignity, which binds together all the essays
in this book. Some of the best-known names in Indian law - Mukul Rohatgi, Madhavi Divan, Menaka Guruswamy, Arundhati Katju, and Saurabh Kirpal - offer legal perspectives of judgments on sex, sexuality, and gender. From petitioners like Ritu Dalmia, Keshav Suri and Zainab Patel, we hear personal narratives of being a part of the LGBTQ community in India, while journalist Namita Bhandare provides a powerful account of the struggle against sexual harassment.
To own your copy - click here
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Read the essays already? Take a deeper dive with the authors in this candid book reading with...
Saurabh Kirpal, Lawyer, Author, and LGBTQ+ Rights Activist
Chef Ritu Dalmia, Celebrity Chef, and Restaurateur
Keshav Suri, Executive Director, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, and Founder, Keshav Suri Foundation
Zainab Patel, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, KPMG India
Stream the conversation by clicking here.
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"The
last I checked with the mental health consultants who are on board and
working tirelessly to be there for young and old queer folks told me
that fear of losing jobs, anxiety, and depression have gone up
alarmingly, post-April 2020 within the community." - Keshav Suri
Read the full story in HT Brunch by clicking here.
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Launch of India Workplace Equality Index
India's First comprehensive benchmarking tool for employers to measure
their progress on lesbian, gay, bi, and trans inclusion in the
workplace. With Mr. Dilip Chenoy; Secretary General of FICCI and
Ms. Nancy Kelley; CEO of Stonewall (UK), Mr. Keshav Suri; Executive
Director The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group and Founder, Keshav Suri
Foundation and Ramkrishna Sinha; Co-Founder, Pride Circle as the
speakers of the event.
Stream the launch event by clicking here.
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In collaboration with FICCI we bring you another amazing bookreading for Queeristan. Watch the powerful webinar by clicking here. |
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Sign up
for our scholarship program, in collaboration with The LaLit Suri
Hospitality School. To find out more call on: 0129-7147777.
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The
prestigious Ask Insights and The Times of India
awards acknowledged, appreciated, and rewarded outstanding work in
the field of Diversity and Inclusion. The initiative was supported by
Keshav Suri Foundation. We also had Richa Singh, Head Learning,
Development, and Diversity for The LaLit Suri Hospitality Group moderate
an extremely important panel on LGBTQIA+ stigmas and solutions.
Stream the panel discussion by clicking here. |
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KSF partnered with The Out & Loud - Pune
International Queer Film Festival. As part of the collaboration, we
contributed to a panel on 'ERG's and BRG'S During a Pandemic.'
The Out & Loud Pune International Queer Film Festival, powered by
MIST, is an annual event showcasing handpicked queer films from the
world over. What’s more!? The festival promises an amazing line-up of
performances and thought-provoking panel discussions.
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With our
wellness expert, Ajachi - September was soulful and helped us deal with
all our inner demons. The 4 part wellness series was free and open to
all. Our audiences learned the art of being in the moment.
Something we can all benefit a lot out of #RightNow.
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The Foundation has also taken the initiative of extending mental health support
to people who need the same. Our onboard counselors are giving free
counseling to help people cope up with anxiety, stress and other related
issues.
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