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Vinay Chandran is a gay rights and human rights activist, a counselor, and a writer based in Bangalore.
Chandran has given a TED Talk on Homosexuality in NIT Trichy.[1] He also runs a free helpline for counseling to LGBTQ individuals called Sahaya Helpline.[2] He has written a book from his experience as a counselor and many articles as well in the areas of Queer and Human rights.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
Activism
Chandran has been serving as the Director of the Bangalore Queer Film Festival (BQFF) since its inception in 2008.[10]
Bibliography
- Narrain, Arvind; Chandran, Vinay (2016). Nothing to fix: medicalisation of sexual orientation and gender identity. ISBN 978-93-5150-917-2.
References
- ↑ TEDx Talks (27 April 2015). "Would you like to change your sexual orientation? - Vinay Chandran - TEDxNITTrichy" – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Vinay Chandran". Varta Trust. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
- ↑ Chandran, Vinay. "As good as it can get".
- ↑ "India Together: Ain't no cure for love: Vinay Chandran - 06 April 2006".
- ↑ "Vinay Chandran Archives - Gaylaxy Magazine".
- ↑ Chandran, Vinay (5 December 2014). "Vinay Chandran: No need for treatment".
- ↑ Ramani, Priya (6 November 2015). "A guide to talking to your parents".
- ↑ "NGO supporting LGBT community needs funds to continue its activities". 27 May 2016.
- ↑ "City Safe for LGBT Groups, say Activists".
- ↑ "Bengaluru's Queer Film Festival a Networking Opportunity for LGBT Community". Retrieved 20 September 2016.
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