Abandoned at a tender age of 15, @ManjammaJogathi battled past severe challenges in her life to become the first transgender to be honoured with the #PadmaShri award. Her journey sends out the message of the importance of #inclusivity in a society.
#PadmaAwards
@ArpitPradhan20
As the #Diwali season comes to an end, we thought of mentioning something we don't often talk about during the season of Diwali. The role of Sita in the epic #Ramayana, was as important as anyone else. (3/n)
@Samriddhi111
With courage, determination and patience nothing is impossible. #Sita was a princess, a queen and most importantly Goddess Lakshmi herself. Yet, she faced inumerous suffering throughout her life. (1/n)
The highlight of her life is not her association with different people instead it is her charisma and strong personality which should be admired and never forgotten. (2/n)
This #FactsFriday meet Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi, the first #female#Indian physician. She has been an inspiration to millions and has created history by making huge strides so early in #her life, in a field that required precision and extensive education.
@MamtaVe17129968
Breaking all the barriers and turning her dreams into reality, @ZoyaLobo has become country's first #Trans#Photojournalist. She has proved that every person is born to make an impact, achieve the impossible and carve a beautiful tale of life.
#LGBTQ#inclusivity
The First indigenous Governor-General Mary Simon in #Canada has broken the #patriarchal norms where all first position holders were men. #She believes her historic nomination was "an important step forward on the long path towards building a more #inclusive Canadian #society".
Frame Line Fest Award-winning and BAFTA qualified #LGBTQ film, #SheerQorma starring #SwaraBhasker and #DivyaDutta is an indication of how change in people's #Mindset changes the scenario. The appreciation the film is earning shows #nation is on its way to a #positive change.
Lack of identity cards and vaccine hesitancy did not stop more than 300 Transgenders and Sex Workers categorized as "High-risk groups" by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to get vaccinated at special camps organized in Delhi. Setting example for all those who fear vaccines.
This #FactsFriday meet Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, the first openly #gay prince in the world and the founder of The Lakshay Trust, a charity for #LGBTQ welfare.
24-year-old #MawyaSudan from the village of Lamberi, Nowshera in Rajouri has become the 12th #woman officer and first from Rajouri to be inducted as a #Fighter pilot in the IAF. We are proud of her and are certain that #she will add to her laurels soon.
@yashi_kathuria
Way back in 1999, it was the City of Joy that hosted the first-ever #Pride walk in the country, offering a platform to the #LGBTQ community which paved the way for more people to come out and lend their #voice to the #fight for same-sex #rights.
#FactsFriday@vishneet77
The ruling under Justice N. Anand of the #keralahighcourt directed upon a new wave of change. The judge ordered strict action against those who attempted to "cure or change" #sexual orientation by physical and #mental professionals.
#KamalaHarris becomes the first sitting VP to march in a #LGBTQ#pride parade. She acknowledged that we need to make sure that our #transgender community and our youth are all protected, thus advocating the motto "Love is #Love ,there is no hate" #PrideMonth#Pride2021
WDC's first blog for the session 2021-22 is out. Go check it out and give us your valuable and honest feedback. 🥳✨✨
https://t.co/Gj7M366hPI
#Blog#gender#EqualityforAll@aShadeLighter