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	===Queer Nilayam===		===Queer Nilayam===
	Queer Nilayam (నిలయం) is a support group for the LGBTQIA+ and Queer community in Hyderabad, India. It was established by a few queer folks to provide support to the community. This is an open space and participants are encouraged to provide more direction for queer folks to socialize and create a sense of belonging. ~~Visit our website -~~ <ref>https://www.queernilayam.org</ref>		Queer Nilayam (నిలయం) is a support group for the LGBTQIA+ and Queer community in Hyderabad, India. It was established by a few queer folks to provide support to the community. This is an open space and participants are encouraged to provide more direction for queer folks to socialize and create a sense of belonging.<ref>https://www.queernilayam.org</ref>

	====QN Weekly Meetings====		====QN Weekly Meetings====
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	*2019: India's First Drag Con, Hyderabad Drag Con 2019 by Hyderabad Drag Club<ref>https://riaan.tv/everything-you-need-to-know-about-hyderabad-drag-con-2019/</ref> has organised indian's first drag conference in 2019 at Hylife Brewery in association with Humans of Nirvana called Hyderabad Drag Con in 2019.<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/drag-con-hyderabad-2019-patruni-sastry/article29798142.ece</ref><ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/events/hyderabad/the-year-hyderabad-notched-up-several-notable-firsts/amp_articleshow/73019306.cms</ref><ref>https://www.businessbreakingnews.net/2019/10/hyderabad-to-have-its-first-ever-drag-con/</ref><ref>https://fiftyshadesofgay.co.in/hyderabads-first-ever-dragcon-has-us-squealing/</ref> the event featured based drag artists and performers such as Patruni Sastry, Colonge and Sajiv Pasala.		*2019: India's First Drag Con, Hyderabad Drag Con 2019 by Hyderabad Drag Club<ref>https://riaan.tv/everything-you-need-to-know-about-hyderabad-drag-con-2019/</ref> has organised indian's first drag conference in 2019 at Hylife Brewery in association with Humans of Nirvana called Hyderabad Drag Con in 2019.<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/drag-con-hyderabad-2019-patruni-sastry/article29798142.ece</ref><ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/events/hyderabad/the-year-hyderabad-notched-up-several-notable-firsts/amp_articleshow/73019306.cms</ref><ref>https://www.businessbreakingnews.net/2019/10/hyderabad-to-have-its-first-ever-drag-con/</ref><ref>https://fiftyshadesofgay.co.in/hyderabads-first-ever-dragcon-has-us-squealing/</ref> the event featured based drag artists and performers such as Patruni Sastry, Colonge and Sajiv Pasala.
	* 2021: Setup of Queer Nilayam - a support group for the LGBTQIA+ community in Hyderabad.		* 2021: Setup of Queer Nilayam - a support group for the LGBTQIA+ community in Hyderabad.
			* 2021: First Queer Magazine of Hyderabad - QueerNama. Visit <ref>https://www.queernilayam.org</ref>

	==References==		==References==

>QueerNilayam: /* Hyderabad's LGBTIQ History */

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Hyderabad's LGBTIQ History

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[[Hyderabad]] is a conservative city when it comes to LGBT rights, compared to other Indian Metros. But since it slowly started becoming the second IT-capital after [[Bangalore]], there has been a continuous influx of people of all cultures from across India. In the past few years, there has been some increase in LGBT activism in Hyderabad, including pride marches of 2013 and 2014.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ramavat|first1=Mona|title=Gay pride and a colour riot: Hyderabad gets its own first queer parade|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/hyderabad-gets-its-own-first-queer-parade/1/249773.html|accessdate=19 July 2014|work=India Today|date=February 11, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/LGBT-community-gears-up-for-February-pride-parade/articleshow/28567231.cms |title=LGBT community gears up for February pride parade - The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2014-01-09 |accessdate=2015-05-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/out-in-the-open-they-long-for-acceptance/article4375695.ece |title=Out in the open, they long for acceptance |publisher=The Hindu |date=2013-02-04 |accessdate=2015-05-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hyderabad Queer Pride 2013|url=http://www.gaylaxymag.com/articles/current-affairs/hyderabad-queer-pride-2013/|website=Gaylaxy Magazine|accessdate=19 July 2014|date=July 24, 2012}}</ref>
Slowly, Top MNCs have been introducing LGBT friendly policies in their Hyderabad offices.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131017/news-current-affairs/article/mncs-hyderabad-become-lgbt-friendly |title=MNCs in Hyderabad becomes LGBT-friendly |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=2013-10-17 |accessdate=2015-05-20}}</ref>

==Organizations==
There has been a few organizations/informal support groups setup in recent times, doing good work in LGBT rights in Hyderabad.
A Couple of them are listed below.
*Wajood<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://wajoodlgbt.blogspot.in/ |title=WAJOOD |publisher=Wajoodlgbt.blogspot.in |date=2012-03-29 |accessdate=2015-05-20}}</ref>
*Suraksha
*Queer Nilayam
*Queer Campus Hyderabad
*Hyderabad For Feminism
*Hyderabad queer Swabhiman Yatra
*Queer Womxn Collective

===Queer Nilayam===
Queer Nilayam (నిలయం) is a support group for the LGBTQIA+ and Queer community in Hyderabad, India. It was established by a few queer folks to provide support to the community. This is an open space and participants are encouraged to provide more direction for queer folks to socialize and create a sense of belonging. Visit our website - <ref>https://www.queernilayam.org</ref>

====QN Weekly Meetings====
These meetings serve many LGBTQIA+ individuals to discuss emotional, social, health, and other issues concerning the queer people of Hyderabad/India. Many individuals have come to terms with their sexuality and/or gender identity by participating in these meetings.
Online or Offline meetings are conducted every week.

===The Firefly Community===
Started in the year 2018,<ref>https://www.stumagz.com/firefly-community-speaking-the-unspoken/</ref> The Firefly Community is a Hyderabad based NGO which works on issues related to "Gender & Inclusion".<ref>https://telanganatoday.com/firefly-community-raising-awareness-on-sensitive-social-issues</ref> The Community works on raising awareness by creating safe spaces and includes the medium of art to discuss issues which are a taboo in the society.<ref>https://www.edexlive.com/happening/2019/may/01/yougogirl-this-girl-powered-club-in-hyderabad-is-starting-conversations-on-islamophobia-discrimin-5992.html</ref> The Co-Founders include Alifiya Khan, Lawyer, Ayesha Syeda, Medical Student at VRK Medical College, Neeti Sudarsi, Medical Student at Apollo Medical College and Aaliya Syeda, Architecture Student at GITAM University.<ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2019/dec/18/creating-a-safe-space-to-talk-mental-health-2078030.html</ref> The Community aims at raising awareness through the medium of art and worked extensively on topics such as LGBTQ, Mental Health, Indian Sign Language, Sexual Abuse, Menstrual Health etc. <ref>https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/the-firefly-community-a-platform-for-a-conversation/article24180219.ece</ref>

===Mobbera Foundation===
Mobbera Foundation is a registered unfunded organisation which is led by Sandipan Kushary and Anil which works for human rights, exclusively for LGBTQIA+community through Arts and cultural programs.<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/hyderabad-based-mobbera-foundation-brings-pride-art-showcase-a-digital-event-with-dance-performances-magic-and-a-focus-on-mental-health/article31288488.ece</ref><ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/events/hyderabad/citys-lgbt-community-celebrates-sc-verdict-with-free-hugs/amp_articleshow/65753044.cms</ref><ref>https://telanganatoday.com/at-the-root-of-activism</ref><ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2020/sep/08/they-need-our-empathy-not-sympathy-hr-on-making-workplace-more-inclusive-for-lgbtq-community-2193851.html</ref>
===Hyderabad Drag Club===
Hyderabad drag club<ref>https://telanganatoday.com/its-time-for-drag-shows-to-begin</ref> is a non profit organization from Hyderabad which is a safe space for all the drag practitioners within the city. Hyderabad drag club has started the drag scene in Hyderabad and been organizing drag events in the city and awareness sessions through drag on AIDS, safe sex,<ref>https://telanganatoday.com/lets-talk-about-sex</ref> queer story telling and open mikes.<ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2020/dec/23/poems-music-standup-and-more-at-queer-open-mic-atcafe-rasasvada-2239848.html</ref> <ref>https://www.gaylaxymag.com/articles/entertainment/drag-show-sizzles-hyderabad/</ref> <ref>https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/south-asian-drag-stars-demand-visibility-with-brown-drag-exists-campaign/</ref>

==Homophobia/Transphobia in Hyderabad==
There have been numerous instances of incidents of homophobia and transphobia in Hyderabad.

Back in 2011, a local news channel [[TV9 (Telugu)]] carried out a sting operation on gay dating websites and gay clubs, presented a very demeaning and homophobic view of Gay culture of Hyderabad. Following this news report, there have been many protests in Hyderabad and across India. News Broadcasting Authority of India issued notices to TV9 channel, following which it aired an unconditional apology which can be said as the first win of city's LGBT community.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://gaysifamily.com/2011/02/23/open-letter-condeming-tv9s-homophobia/ |title=TV9's Homophobic Coverage - Gaysi |publisher=Gaysifamily.com |date=2011-02-23 |accessdate=2015-05-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Vaishalli Chandra |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-tv9-ordered-to-air-apology-for-sting-1527622 |title=TV9 ordered to air apology for sting | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis |publisher=Dnaindia.com |date=2011-04-03 |accessdate=2015-05-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fridae.asia/gay-news/2011/03/24/10742.tv9-fined-ordered-to-broadcast-apology-on-3-days-for-gay-expos |title=TV9 fined, ordered to broadcast apology on 3 days for 'gay exposé' | Gay News Asia |publisher=Fridae.asia |date= |accessdate=2015-05-20}}</ref>

In early 2013, a Kashmiri student in [[English and Foreign Languages University|the English and Foreign Languages University]], Hyderabad, allegedly committed suicide because of homophobia of university authorities, students and faculty.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/news/mourning-mudassir-s-suicide-the-tragic-tale-of-a-kashmiri-student-news-columns-ndjazPjbdhdsi.html |title=Mourning Mudassir`s suicide: The tragic tale of a Kashmiri student |publisher=Sify.com |date= |accessdate=2015-05-20}}</ref>

==Hyderabad's LGBTIQ History==
* 2012: LGBT support group Wajood setup<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://wajoodlgbt.blogspot.in/ |title=WAJOOD |publisher=Wajoodlgbt.blogspot.in |date=2012-03-29 |accessdate=2015-05-20}}</ref>
* 2013: First Queer Pride held in the city
* 2014: First Queer Carnival (Festival) by Queer Campus Hyderabad<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140119/news-current-affairs/article/hyderabad-queer-carnival-ends-gay-note |title=Hyderabad Queer Carnival ends on gay note |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=2014-01-19 |accessdate=2015-05-20}}</ref>
*2019: India's First Drag Con, Hyderabad Drag Con 2019 by Hyderabad Drag Club<ref>https://riaan.tv/everything-you-need-to-know-about-hyderabad-drag-con-2019/</ref> has organised indian's first drag conference in 2019 at Hylife Brewery in association with Humans of Nirvana called Hyderabad Drag Con in 2019.<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/drag-con-hyderabad-2019-patruni-sastry/article29798142.ece</ref><ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/events/hyderabad/the-year-hyderabad-notched-up-several-notable-firsts/amp_articleshow/73019306.cms</ref><ref>https://www.businessbreakingnews.net/2019/10/hyderabad-to-have-its-first-ever-drag-con/</ref><ref>https://fiftyshadesofgay.co.in/hyderabads-first-ever-dragcon-has-us-squealing/</ref> the event featured based drag artists and performers such as Patruni Sastry, Colonge and Sajiv Pasala.
* 2021: Setup of Queer Nilayam - a support group for the LGBTQIA+ community in Hyderabad.

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://wajoodlgbt.blogspot.in/ Wajood's blogs link]
*[https://www.queernilayam.org]

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