Rituparna Borah
Rituparna Borah (she/they) is queer feminist, indigenous activist living with disabilities and a prominent figure in the LGBTQIA+ community. Rituparna is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Nazariya: A Queer feminist resource Group and has over 18 years of experience in advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights. She has made significant contributions in the areas of POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment), DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), as well as gender and sexuality. Rituparna serves as an advisory board member for organizations and programs like LBQ Connect of Outright Action International, Rainbow Lit Fest. She is an experienced trainer, and peer counsellor, and has developed curricula and chapters for esteemed institutions like IGNOU and NCERT. Rituparna's articles on LGBTQIA+ issues have been published on international and national platforms. She was also featured in the UN Free and Equal Campaign on International Women's Day 2022 as a Veteran LGBT and Human Rights Defender. She was a co-petitioner in the Marriage Equality case in the Supreme Court of India on behalf of the National Network of Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer Intersex Women and trans persons.