First Edition of Roundtable Discussion Series – Changing Societies: Debates around Gender and Identity

India Foundation organised a roundtable discussion on 21 November 2023 as the first edition of its new roundtable series, Changing Societies: Debates around Gender and Identity. The topic of this edition was, “Legislation on Same Sex Marriage and Adoption Rights”. This edition aimed to act as a medium to improve and build an understanding of the present discourse as well as the diversity and nuances within it. The discussions were chaired by Prof. Sunaina Singh, Member Board of Trustees, India Foundation and several esteemed scholars, academicians, legal experts and important stakeholders participated in the discussions bringing forward diverse perspectives on the issue. Swami Mitrananda, Spiritual Mentor, Chinmaya Mission gave the closing address for the round table.