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Stigma attached to sexual orientation and sexual preferences have been a major challenge in the society. Platforms like Delhi
International Queer Theatre and Film Festival is a unique way to reach out to the society and advocate for equal rights for everyone regardless of sex, gender, and sexuality.
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struggle for equal human rights and to reach out to masses via omnipotence of Media, Theatre and Cinema. Movie screenings and plays are well complemented by a round of panel discussions and debates, including some of the biggest names from the Indian LGBTQ Movement. Discussions around tumultuous
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The event was inaugurated by many notable personalities like Prince
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through video message. The event also saw a photo exhibition by
Katharina Domscheit D’souza. Besides, a free HIV testing and health awareness camp was organised by Impulse India, Project Samarth and Hamsafar Trust. Bismaya Kumar Raulo from Impulse New Delhi said
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The 4th edition of festival took place on 1 and 2 December 2018 at Pyarey Lal Bhavan, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. The event was primarily organised by
Harmless Hugs with support from various organisations like Canada High Commission, Samarth,
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and Sonal Mehta were some of the speakers at the festival. There were a bunch of other musical and theatrical performances too. The festival sought to bring a local flavour to the queer movement and was inspired by Mumbai's Queer Film Fest
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territories of politics, gender disparity, coming out and involvement of families and more will also be a part of this two-day event, that is happening every
December since its initiation in 2015.
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It also gives an opportunity to the people who are in the closet and still fighting with their identity. Let's work together for a better and brighter future of the LGBTQIA community in India”
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