Category: Events
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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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Exploring LGBTQI+ Impact on Global Economy
Pride Circle and the Keshav Suri Foundation recently hosted an insightful panel discussion titled ‘Queering The Pitch’ at The Lalit on November 20, 2023. Members of the Breaking Barriers campaign were the only school students invited to partake in the session. This international session featured distinguished speakers hailing from France, the United Kingdom, and Mexico.…
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Inclusivity in Action: Interactive Session by Pride Circle
On 12 December 2023, Breaking Barriers hosted a session on enhancing the representation of LGBT+ individuals in corporate India by Srini Ramaswamy, co-founder of Pride Circle The session talked about the 100 Queer Intern Program, India Work Equality Index and Reimagining Inclusion for Social Equity, all designed to provide inclusive internship opportunities for LGBT+ students.…
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IIT Vibhinn 2024: LGBTQIA Pride Festival”
The team behind Breaking Barriers participated in the IIT Vibhinn 2024: LGBTQIA Pride Festival. At the All India Queer Collective Conference, humanity marked another milestone in its journey to achieve inclusiveness in the society. In a liberal, changing world, the Breaking Barriers team entered an insightful panel discussion. Held on January 13, 2024, the celebration…
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Expanding Horizons: Breaking Barriers Campaign Reaches Bal Bharati, Pitampura
The Breaking Barriers Campaign recently extended its reach to Bal Bharati, Pitampura, where a Gender Sensitisation session was conducted on January 23, 2024. The session included engaging icebreaker activities and discussions on LGBTQ+ terminologies, addressing issues such as discrimination, myths, legal interventions, and media portrayal. Speakers shared personal experiences, encouraging students to create a safer…
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Empowering Trans-Inclusion Breaking Barriers
On 16 April 2024, the core members of ‘Breaking Barriers’ were invited to the launch of ‘Project Rooptaran – for trans-inclusion’, orchestrated by Step by Step School at The Lalit. This momentous occasion featured enlightening discussions with trailblazers such as Lakshmi, Asia Pacific’s first transgender representative at the UN, and Aryan Pasha, India’s pioneering trans-body-builder.…
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TIS VV organsied a visit to Naz Foundation to donate saris
On December 12, 2024, Tagore International School, Vasant Vihar, organized a heartwarming visit to the Naz Foundation to donate saris to members of the transgender community. This initiative, driven by the generosity and compassion of our teachers and the Breaking Barriers campaign, was a remarkable effort to celebrate diversity and foster inclusion. The sari donation…