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The Dastak Collective was created when a group of like-minded individuals decided to come together and form a 'Collective' to find answers to relevant issues that surround us. The initiative is to delve into deeper issues that threaten the balance of society, making lives vulnerable, forcing these lives to be pushed to live in the margins. Dastak will work towards empowering and enabling- through education, both formal and non-formal, through life-skills and vocational trainings and by generating sustainable livelihood options so that an association can be made with the mainstream- leading towards an equally informed, dignified and independent life. The members of the group have been brought together by ideas, also actively and strongly taking action against injustices and working towards challenging them. We think that it is not only a need, but also our responsibility to stand up for the rights of marginalised and exploited people and environment. We are looking forward to collaborate and work in diverse areas – from urban-rural environmental concerns to human trafficking to informal education to traditional art and anything that is struggling to find a voice around us.

Thursday, July 1, 2010




PHOTOS ON WALLS
Testing the Water's Depth
New Delhi - CP, Khan Market, Hauz Khas, JNU and around !

Add your voice to the July 2nd celebration !


















One year ago, on July 2nd 2009, the Delhi High Court decriminalized adult, consensual sex between members of the same sex. This July 2nd, let us celebrate the efforts of countless queer individuals, activists, lawyers and supporters from every walk of life, which have lead to this victory for the dignity and rights of LGBTIQ people.

To mark this occasion, we welcome you to speak, dance, sing, perform or to participate by reading aloud a section of the historical judgement (1-2 minutes each).You can contact Delhi Queer Pride Committee at delhiqueerpride@gmail.com and let us know what you would like to do.

Date: Friday, 2nd July 2010
Time: 5.30 pm onwards
Venue: Jantar Mantar

Please add your voice (in any language) to the community celebrations!

Cheers!
Delhi Queer Pride Committee