LGBT organisation celebrates 22nd anniversary
The trust organised a three-hour-long ceremony with over 600 people from the community, along with several competitions and performances, on the occasion.
While the fight for their rights continue among the LGBT community, Humsafar Trust — an organisation that has struggled to ensure that these rights see the light of day — hosted its 22nd anniversary on Saturday.
The trust organised a three-hour-long ceremony with over 600 people from the community, along with several competitions and performances, on the occasion. Speaking to dna, Vivek Anand, CEO, Humsafar Trust, said: "We're hosting competitions for 'Mr and Ms Manager', body building, best costume and a few others. Besides that, we're also holding a few Bollywood and Lavni dance performances."
Anand added: "When we started, we were merely three people. Now, we're 600. We've come a long way. The acceptance that we got back then is way less than what we get now. People are aware and supportive, at least a little. Even if we're not legally accepted, we're still hoping that we get that acceptance as well."
He also said: "We're a gay organisation and we're proud that we have come so far. It just gives us more strength and hope to work towards our cause."