Tag: Breaking Barriers
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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! ❤️
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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.
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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! ⭐️
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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…
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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! 💓
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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…
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Breaking Barriers Featured in the Times of India
The renowned Times of India newspaper has featured the Breaking Barriers campaign, through expressing the story of Manav. Manav was reached out by the TOI and discussed about his experiences being bisexual. This is not the first time the campaign has been featured, however. In February 2024, the campaign was featured in the Washington Blade.…
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Breaking Barriers Featured in the Washington Blade
The esteemed Washington Blade newspaper honored the efforts of the Breaking Barriers campaign. In a recent article, the Washington Blade described the school’s image and championship to LGBTQ+ rights. The Washington Blade learned more about the campaign by reaching out to the students operating the campaign, the board members, and the project coordinator Ms. Priyanka…
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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.…