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The Fight for Equality: Challenging the Criminalization of LGBTQIA+ Identities
We have seen time and time again that more conservative countries, such as Qatar and Turkey, have laws that refuse to recognize the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. Despite this, people in these countries continue to bravely fight against such laws and government oppression. We can see this in many instances, such as the Taksim…
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Forgotten Voices: The Silent Architects of Change
History often remembers the loudest voices, but true change is also shaped by those who fought in the shadows, often unrecognized. Sylvia Rivera, a fearless transgender activist, stood up for LGBTQ+ rights when even the movement itself tried to push her aside. She sheltered homeless queer youth, fought police brutality, and never stopped demanding justice.…
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Becoming Me
I was a whisper, soft and small,Lost in echoes, behind a wall.A shadow longing for the light,Yet fearing day, embracing night. They told me who I had to be,Wrote my story without asking me.A script so tight, a role so wrong,I played along, but not for long. For love is louder than their fears,Stronger than…
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Queerbaiting vs Representation
In the earlier days of the entertainment industry, representation was a brave act. It was essentially the directors and showrunners recognizing the need for representation and going against the norm. However in recent times the word representation has taken on a negative connotation. These days not all but many shows and movies introduce LGBTQIA+ elements…
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TIS VV hosted engaging Counsellor’s meet
On 29th November, 2024, Tagore International School, Vasant Vihar, hosted an engaging Counsellors’ Meet in collaboration with the Naz Foundation and the school’s Breaking Barriers campaign. The session brought together counsellors from various schools to discuss inclusive mental health practices, particularly for LGBTQIA+ students. The event was highly interactive, featuring open discussions and case studies…
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Performance at the District Interact Leadership Assembly
Our students recently showcased their commitment to social justice and inclusivity at the District Interact Leadership Assembly (DILA) held on World Interact Day at Maitreyi College. Members of the school’s Interact Club, together with Team Awaam, performed Ehsaas, a moving play inspired by the life of Dr. Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, which highlights LGBTQI+ rights and…
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Event By Air Force Family Welfare Association
On October 25, we participated in an event hosted by Affwa (Air force family welfare association) where we displayed a presentation regarding the goals of our school campaigns focused on social awareness and community engagement, consisting but not limited to Breaking barriers, Flawless flaws, and Saksham. The highlight of the day was a captivating play…
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Visit to Mitr Foundation Shelter Home
“When everyone is included,everyone wins” On 7th October, 2024, the Breaking Barriers members of Tagore International School, Vasant Vihar, visited the Mitr Foundation Shelter Home, run by Rudrani Chettri. This visit aimed to foster interaction and understanding between the students and the residents of the shelter home.The visit included a “superpositivity session” where students engaged…
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Report on Interaction at Naz Foundation
“In diversity, there is beauty and strength.” – Maya Angelou A group of students from Tagore International School, participating in the Breaking Barriers outreach program, visited the Naz Foundation. This interaction aimed to foster understanding and support for the queer community. The students engaged with Mr. Sahil and several other members of the community, gaining…
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Report on Collaboration with Naz Foundation at PTM
“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” – Helen Keller At the recent Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) at Tagore International School, the Breaking Barriers team collaborated with the Naz Foundation to set up a stall featuring handmade jewelry crafted by members of the queer community. This collaboration aimed to celebrate the…