Harish Iyer continues his fight for LGBTQ rights in India
The Indian LGBTQ community has long grappled with systemic neglect and societal prejudices, but significant victories like the striking down of Section 377 in 2018 and progressive Supreme Court verdicts have sparked hope.
The fight for equality nevertheless remains arduous. Amid this struggle, Harish Iyer has stood out as a beacon of courage, leading the movement with unwavering commitment and inspiring others to unapologetically embrace their identities.
Iyer, with a slight smile, noted to the Washington Blade during a recent interview that he was born into privilege. As the first male child in a patriarchal society, he explained this status came with inherent advantages.
Despite being born into privilege, Iyer’s early life was marked by profound challenges. At just 7-years-old, he endured and survived a traumatic experience of rape, an event that deeply impacted his childhood.
