1. Progress report of Sida-RFSU Project since last meeting Sappho for Equality KolkataINDIA

2. Inward Journey ActivityAchievementsResults Annual Residential Workshop Dec 28-31, 2011  Participation of 6 new young members from the community  Introspection and delving into the self and relationships brought us face to face with different kinds of phobia residing within Improved understanding of inter- personal relationships and greater skill to communicate in the journey from personal to political

3. Outward Journey ActivityAchievementsResults DIALOGUES: Annual Calcutta LGBT Film & Video Festival Dec 16-18, 2011  New partnerships of institutions like Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin, American Centre, Kolkata, Queer allies like Pink Parties Kolkata and the Cafe Mocha providing queer-friendly space  Participation of young film makers from other parts of the country and abroad Raised public awareness and successful networking

4. More Than A Friend  Closing film at Dialogues: 4th Annual Calcutta LGBT Film Festival, 2010.  Selected for 3rd Bangalore Queer Film Festival, 2011, chosen for a special mention in the Best Short Feature (Fiction) category.  Selected for KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival 2011.  Selected at Florence Queer Festival, 2011.  Selected for International Gay Film Nights Film Festival, 2011, the first and only LGBT-themed film festival that takes place in Romania since 2004 in Cluj-Napoca.  Selected for KASHISH SHORTS 2011 - Indian Queer Shorts - a package of 8 films that reflect the diversity of Indian queer issues and experiences.  Association of Academics, Artists and Citizens for University Autonomy (ACUA); Vadodara has curated this film for a traveling workshop series.  Screened at Q'nema, Queer Azadi Mumbai 2012.  Selected for 26th BFI London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, organised by the British Film Institute (BFI).  Selected for streaming on www.onemorelesbian.com, video on demand site.  Subtitled in Hindi and screened widely in Hindi speaking places. Subtitled in Italian as well.  Screened at various universities and colleges. National and International universities

5. Outward Journey ActivityAchievementsResults Mobile Advocacy among Rural Population Dec 4, 2011  Reached out to the suburban and rural mass as well as community persons  Rural population is not fully unaware of lesbianism  Full implementation by the 2 nd tier leaders and young members  Raised awareness in suburban and rural area on lesbian suicide and violence on LBTs  Empowerment of 2 nd tier leaders and young members Mass Campaign against State Violence on Women Feb 21, 2012  Secretariat of ‘Maitree’, the women’s network, extended for consecutive second quarter  Organizing protest rally under Sappho’s secretariat  Feeling of togetherness by showing gender identity based solidarity  Networking with Women’s rights organizations  Bridging between LBT rights movements and Women’s rights movements

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