Category Gender, Pluralism and Social Inclusion

Rani Rashmoni to Helen Lepcha: The Inspiring Stories of Indian Women Who Fought for Freedom

The history surrounding the Indian Independence movement has undergone a transformation, progressing from initial colonial narratives to more sophisticated and comprehensive interpretations. It is crucial to shift away from the prevailing mainstream discourse around the movement, which mostly originates from a privileged caste viewpoint, and acknowledge the existence of several alternative voices.

Women’s Rights and Legislative Reforms

LPPYF Law and Public Policy Youth Fellowship is an Online National Summer School Program, a Two-Month Online Immersive Legal Awareness & Action Research Certificate Training Course and Internship Program, from June-August 2023 by IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute. An informative and interactive panel discussion on “Women’s Rights and Legislative Reforms” was held on — of June 2023 by Adv Flavia Agnes, Women’s Rights Lawyer, Co-founder of Majilis Legal Centre, Mumbai

Video: Adv Flavia Agnes | Women’s Rights & Legislative Reforms | Distinguished Lecture | LPPYF Law and Public Policy Youth Fellowship

Video: Adv Flavia Agnes | Women’s Rights & Legislative Reforms | Distinguished Lecture | Day 12 LPPYF Law and Public Policy Youth Fellowship LPPYF Law and Public Policy Youth Fellowship | An Online National Summer School Program | A Two- Month…

Contemporary Legal & Judicial Proceedings & Way Forward

Maya Awasthy talked about Contemporary Legal & Judicial Proceedings & Way Forward surrounding the rights and recognition of India's transgender community. It starts by making a reference to the British colonial era, when transgender people (Hijras) faced discrimination and criminalization. It draws attention to the consequences of the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871, which labelled the Hijras as a criminal tribe.

Is the Vagabond Happy? Friendship, Family and Queerness

The workshop titled "Beyond Binaries: Understanding Sexual Identities and Queer Rights Issues in India" was a five-day immersive online certificate training course organized by the IMPRI Gender Impact Study Centre (GISC). The event featured an esteemed panel of experts who shared their expertise and experiences.

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