Thursday, May 15, 2014

Free Gay India - Global Awareness Campaign #freegayindia

MAY 15, 2015: This coming August, Manvendra Singh Gohil will continue his life's mission—launching FREE GAY INDIA, a public awareness campaign about India's 377 law which criminalizes 60 million LGBT Indians. The launch will coincide with India's independence day, August 15.  This is a Grassroots campaign, and we need your help!  Please start sharing with your friends these three simple words: Free Gay India: hashtag #FreeGayIndia at Twitter @freegayindia. Facebook.com/FreeGayIndia, Instagram instagram.com/freegayindia. YouTube youtube.com/user/FreeGayIndia. www.FREEGAYINDIA.org

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

The Advocate Interview - Prince Manvendra

The World's First Gay Prince on India's Colonial HangoverIndian Crown Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil is dedicated to carrying on the legacy of Gandhi by fighting for truth, freedom, and LGBT equality. Mahatma Gandhi, a pivotal figure in India's successful fight for independence from British rule, used nonviolent methods effectively to push his society toward greater civil equality and freedom, knowing he had truth on his side. Although Gandhi's life ended more than a half-century ago, a crown prince in India is hoping to carry on that iconic mission, expanding Gandhi's vision to create a truly free and equal India — one that respects, recognizes, and protects LGBT citizens. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT THE ADVOCATE ONLINEPHOTO: Steven Michael Photography]