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Inspiring Change
A filmmaker and an activist exchange ideas with U.S. civil society organizations during a U.S. State Department-sponsored exchange program.
Championing Inclusivity
A look at the initiatives driving a culture of active LGBTQIA+ inclusion at Godrej Industries.
Advocating for a Queer-Friendly World
Fulbright-Nehru fellow Shiv Datt Sharma works to destigmatize conversations on gender and sexuality, and advance queer feminist advocacy in India.
Queer and Proud
Trans and nonbinary filmmaker Varsha Panikar shares what it is like to be a queer artist, and why LGBTQIA+ representation in mainstream art matters.
Transforming a Community’s Future
Simran Shaikh Bharucha, an IVLP alumna and trans-rights advocate, speaks about her work, the importance of health care in her community and all things pride.
Building Visibility, Shaping Narratives
In collaboration with the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai, The Queer Muslim Project’s creative writing program helped young writers hone their skills in an inclusive environment.
Shifting Narratives
Visiting U.S. speaker Jackson Katz talks about the role men play in countering gender-based violence.
Celebrating Identities
Dr. Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju shares her journey as a transgender doctor, artist and popular content creator.
Walking the Talk for the…
Social activist and IVLP alumna Jaya advocates for transgender rights, care and HIV/AIDS prevention in India.
A Life of Activism
IVLP alumna and activist Rudrani Chhetri works to create a safe and inclusive world for India’s transgender community.
Navigating the Gender Lines
IVLP alumnus Manak Matiyani works on building inclusivity and youth leadership.
A Voice for Inclusivity
Social activist Manvendra Singh Gohil speaks about his journey as the voice of LGBTQIA+ community and his work on HIV/AIDS awareness.
Empowering Trafficking Survivors
Survivors learn English and share their stories to raise awareness at the grassroots level to fight human trafficking.
Survivors to Success Stories
Activist Laxmi Agarwal has changed the narrative around acid attacks. She now helps survivors rebuild their lives.
Meet Jessica Stern
Learn more about the U.S. special envoy to advance the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons.
LGBTQIA+ Sites
Historic sites, such as those from the LGBTQIA+ rights movement, embody the past and serve as a critical context for visitors to understand the efforts, clashes and advances over time.
Promoting Equality
Who you are and whom you love is not a justification for discrimination, harassment, and inequitable access to opportunities and resources.
Representing Diversity
Fulbright-Nehru Scholar Manjula Bharathy’s work captures the complexity of emotion entangled in identity and the journey toward achieving equitable opportunities.
Leading the Fight Against Human…
Shakti Vahini, a nonprofit based in New Delhi, has helped protect thousands of children from exploitation and human trafficking risks.
The Dancing Queens
Through Fulbright Fellowships, Jeff Roy explores the artistic expression and identity politics of Mumbai’s LGBTQ communities.
The Advancement of LGBTQI+ Rights…
Safeguarding the rights of LGBTQI+ people in the U.S. is part of a tradition of ensuring minority rights that is entwined with U.S. history.