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  • Sensitisation Session at “Umang” for Students of 20+ Schools

    Sensitisation Session at “Umang” for Students of 20+ Schools

    Truly breaking barriers, one conversation at a time! 💛 The Breaking Barriers team was invited to conduct a gender sensitization session for the student participants at the Umang Fest ’26 at Shiv Nadar, Gurgaon! A lovely experience with conversations that stay with you long after they end! ❤️

  • It is the onus of the included to include the excluded

    Inclusion cannot be passive—it must be intentional.In a world such as ours, diversity happens, but inclusivity is a choice—a choice for us to make. In a world of billions, no two people are truly the same. Each of us carries a unique mix of experiences, dreams, and identities that deserve to be seen and valued.…

  • IT IS THE ONUS OF THE INCLUDED TO INCLUDE THE EXCLUDED

    “No one truly belongs until everyone belongs.” Across all areas of society, there are various boundaries which separate the included and excluded. The included are accepted, valued, and given equal access to opportunities and participation. On the other hand the excluded are left out based on identity, social status, disability, education, or even geography. Being…

  • Subhajyoti Ghosh

    It is the onus of the included to include the excluded” is an extremely powerful statement. It means that it is the responsibility or obligation of those who are a part of society—and therefore included—to help include those who are left out and excluded. The excluded often do not have access to the resources and…

  • The Power of those Who Belong

    In a world that often celebrates progress and equality, it’s easy to overlook those who are unheard, unseen, and left behind. In every community, invisible boundaries divide us, boundaries shaped by differences in race, gender, class, religion, or ability. While these divisions may be silent, their impact is profound, revealed through silence, stares, and spaces…

  • The Power of the Included

    The statement “It is the onus of the included to include the excluded” emphasises the responsibility of those who comprise the system to make sure that those who are banished or outcast feel heard, supported, and considered. It urges the participation of the included to create a more equitable environment rather than passively waiting for…

  • Shawl Donation Drive

    Shawl Donation Drive

    Warmth is more than a shawl — it’s a reminder that every person deserves dignity, comfort, and care. Honoured to stand with the Naz Foundation in supporting our trans community through our Shawl Donation Drive.

  • Sensitisation Session with Hiten Noonwal

    Sensitisation Session with Hiten Noonwal

    Celebrating identity, courage, and the freedom to be yourself 💓 Thank you, Hiten Noonwal, for reminding us that authenticity is our greatest art! ⭐️

  • From Shame To Shine

    What does it mean to freely express who you are, who you love, and who you want to become? For the LGBTQ+ community, this isn’t just a philosophical question; it’s deeply personal. The journey of living authentically is far from easy. While acceptance has grown compared to before, challenges and obstacles still remain. Many are…

  • Sensitisation Session for Caregivers at Salaam Baalak Trust

    Sensitisation Session for Caregivers at Salaam Baalak Trust

    On October 13th, 2025, students from Tagore International School, Vasant Vihar, and its counterpart East of Kailash branch collaborated to host a sensitization session for the caregivers at Salaam Baalak Trust. The session aimed to build empathy, understanding, and inclusion through interactive activities and meaningful discussions.

  • Sensitisation Session at Air Force School, Subroto Park

    Sensitisation Session at Air Force School, Subroto Park

    On 8th September 2025, students from Tagore International School, Vasant Vihar, and its counterpart East of Kailash branch, collaborated to conduct an interactive Gender Sensitization Session with the students of Air Force School, Subroto Park. The session aimed to build understanding around gender, identity, pronouns, allyship, and inclusion through engaging discussion and activities. The students…

  • From Tough Questions To Powerful Stories, Section 377

    From Tough Questions To Powerful Stories, Section 377

    Our Section 377 anniversary session proved one thing: change starts with conversations. 🌈💬 Grateful to our speakers Harish Iyer, Harshit Kumar, and Jiya Chawla, and every student who showed up with curiosity and courage! 💓

  • The Ko-HE-nur of Entertainment

    Sushant divgikar – one of the very few but prominent LGBTQ+ icons of the Great Indian Entertainment industry. A social personality by profession, but they’re a lot more than just that. An influence to all the up- and coming or even struggling queer entertainers in the industry, an inspiration to countless others who aren’t sure…

  • Wit, Flamboyance, and Scandal in Silk

    Two years, two cruel years spent in hard labor, solitary confinement, constant public humiliation, separation from his lover, wife, and children, and poor mental and physical health – once the star of Victorian society, the author of The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde was now reduced to an absolute wreck. He had neither writing…

  • Empathy. Awareness. Change. 11th Graders Explore Gender Sensitization with Breaking Barriers
  • Embracing My Own Self – Laxmi Narayan Tripathi

    Embracing My Own Self – Laxmi Narayan Tripathi

    Laxmi Narayan Tripathi is a well-known author, classical dancer, and transgender rights advocate from India. She has been an outspoken supporter of LGBTQ+ rights as a member of the hijra community, representing India at the UN and establishing the Kinnar Akhada to elevate the voices of transgender people in religion, culture, and society. As the…

  • Sensitisation Session at Ramjas School, Pusa Road

    Sensitisation Session at Ramjas School, Pusa Road

    On 18th July 2025, members of Breaking Barriers conducted a sensitisation session at Ramjas School, Pusa Road for the students of Class 11. The session focused on raising awareness about gender identity, sexual orientation, and the importance of building inclusive and respectful environments in schools. The session included interactive discussions, real-life scenarios, and engaging activities…

  • Report on the Queering the Law Summit

    Report on the Queering the Law Summit

    The Queering the Law: Beyond Supriyo summit, held on July 12, 2025, at The LaLiT Suri Hotel in New Delhi, was a landmark policy event jointly organized by the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy and the Keshav Suri Foundation (KSF). The summit was a direct response to the 2023 Supreme Court verdict in Supriyo v.…

  • Onus of the included to include the excluded

    We like to believe that inclusion happens on its own — that, over time, things will improve for thosewho’ve been kept out. As if progress is as simple as a few trending hashtags, glossy corporate rebrands,or tearfully delivered speeches at award ceremonies. But the reality is far more complex. Inclusiondoesn’t just happen. It requires effort,…

  • Onus of the included to include the excluded

    It is an undeniable truth that in every society, while some are embraced, some are left on the margins. Rooted in long standing systems of privilege, this unequal distribution of opportunity is not incidental. “It is the onus of the included to include the excluded” is not a mere statement, it is a sacred responsibility.…