From community networks and referral programmes to hiring consultants, organisations are actively looking at building a skilled pool of LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, ‘plus’) workers in their journey to become truly inclusive. This comes nearly a year after the Supreme Court removed Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, decriminalising homosexuality.
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Dancing Queens is a transgender-led dancing troupe formed in 2009 as a part of Queer Azaadi, Mumbai. Over the years, they have used dance as a powerful
tool of expression for breaking social barriers and advocating for transgender rights. Led by Abhina Aher, Urmi Jadhav and Madhuri Sarode, Dancing Queens
is a powerful voice within the LGBT community, working relentlessly for the rights of sexual minorities. They performed most recently at the Godrej India
Culture Lab during Transgender Awareness Week. The Culture Trip Mumbai met with Abhina Aher to talk about her dance, challenges and the larger transgender
struggle in India.
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