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The Power of Those Who Belong
In a world that often celebrates progress and equality, it’s easy to overlook thosewho are unheard, unseen, and left behind. In every community, invisibleboundaries 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 we fail to create…
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Sensitisation Session with Class 9th
On 1st May 2025, Breaking Barriers conducted a fun and interactive sensitisation session for Grade 9 students. The session aimed to raise awareness and promote empathy, inclusion, and respect among students through engaging activities and open conversations.
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Sensitization session at Adventures Overland
Breaking Barriers conducted a sensitisation session at Adventures Overland on 30th April 2025. Adventures Overland is a distinguished travel company renowned for curating unique road trip experiences and overland expeditions across India and international borders. With an emphasis on immersive, long-distance travel, the company has gained recognition for organizing iconic journeys such as the “Road…
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Hope
In the garden of humanity,Colors bloom with gentle light,Unique voices blend as one,Forming a chorus, clear and bright.Together we stand,In the day or in the night. No stars need to align, no mirrors broken,Each place has its own magic token.From the heights of mountainsTo the depths of the ocean,In diversity, we find our devotion. We…
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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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Being The Change We Wish to See
We invited queer-preneur Mona from Naz Foundation to set up a stall during a parent-teacher meeting, showcasing handcrafted jewelry made by displaced transgender individuals.Aimed to provide a platform for their talent while supporting their livelihood.By giving them a medium of financial assistance , we gave them a new hope
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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…
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Collaboration with FIIB India and Girl Up
On 6th September, Breaking Barriers, in collaboration with FIIB India and Girl Up, hosted a transformative sensitization session centered on LGBTQ+ awareness and acceptance. The session aimed to challenge biases, foster understanding, and promote inclusivity through engaging discussions and interactive activities. The event began with an introduction highlighting the importance of addressing stereotypes and creating…
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Tagore International School Hosts Prismatic 2024
Prismatic 2024 on 28 August was an unforgettable celebration of diversity and inclusion, bringing together students from 15 schools in a vibrant display of talent and creativity. The event, aptly named for its symbolism of a prism’s spectrum, was a day-long festival that featured competitions designed to challenge participants to innovate and express the essence…
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Featured In Hindustan Times
Breaking Barriers is proud to be featured in Hindustan Times on 5th October, 2022, for conducting a workshop for educators in association with High Commission of Canada to celebrate 4th anniversary of repealing of Sec 377. The workshop focused on creating inclusive classrooms in educational spaces by driving change via educators and counsellors.
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Featured In Indian Express
Mannat Chhabra’s article in the Indian Express highlighted the impressive efforts of the Breaking Barriers campaign, striving for legal recognition of same-sex marriage. The campaign’s strategic letter to the Chief Justice of India showcased their commitment to this crucial cause. Interviews with campaign leaders, including President Vaanya Kalra and Vice President Jiya Chawla, provided valuable…