“Hello there! I’m here to provide you with a bit of information on what corrective rape is, its various facets, and the Indian laws relevant to this abuse. What you, as a survivor, are experiencing, post confronting a traumatic experience is normal. What you, as a bystander, are going through while supporting a survivor is absolutely okay and typical too! If you need additional resources or just someone to talk to, feel free to reach out to Imaara Foundation."
Written By: Megha Kishore
Organization Name | Region | Phone Number | Description | |
Transgenie | | +91-7338321413 | | Supports transgender survivors of gender-based violence |
Queerythm | | +91-9745545559 | | Supports LGBTQIA++ persons who have faced violence. Available in English, Malayalam, and Tamil – 24×7 |
Sappho for Equality | | +91-98315 18320 | | Supports LGBTQIA++ persons who have faced violence. Available from 12 pm – 8 pm except Mondays |
Humsafar | Delhi | 011-460166995 | | Supports LGBTQIA++ persons who have faced violence. |
Humsafar | Mumbai | 02226673800 from 12-8pm6.
| | Supports LGBTQIA++ persons who have faced violence. |
Tweet Foundation Helpline for Transmen and Transwomen | | 9315550875 | | Supports trans men and trans women who have faced violence. Also available on WhatsApp from 9 am to 6 pm. |
TARSHI | | 092266021333 across India | | Supports LGBTQIA++ persons who have faced violence. |
Swabhava | | +91 80 2223 0959 | | Supports LGBTQIA++ persons who have faced violence. Available in English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil. |
Parivarthan Helpline | Bangalore | +91 7676 602 602 | | Supports LGBTQIA++ persons who have faced violence. Available in Bengali, English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil. |
iCALL helpline | Mumbai | +91 22 2552 1111 | | Supports LGBTQIA++ persons who have faced violence. Available in Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu. |
TARSHI | Delhi | 5090913 | | For Vodafone and Tata Docomo Users. Supports LGBTQIA++ persons who have faced violence. |
Queerbatore | | | orinam.net@gmail.com with ‘Queerbatore’ in the subject list
| An informal social and support group, Queerbatore, has been in existence since 2015. |
Sahayatrika Helpline | Kerala | +91-9744955866 on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday between 4 pm – 7 pm. | sahayatrika@gmail.com | Provides support for lesbian, bisexual women and transgender people. |
Good As You | Bangalore | 080-2223-095915 | | Provides counseling for LGBTQIA+ persons. |
LesBiT | Bangalore | 080-23439124 | | Provides support for lesbian, bisexual women and transgender people. Telephone helpline works for two days in a week - Saturdays (11.30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Sundays (11.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) for lesbian and bisexual women, and female-to-male transgender individuals) |
InnerSight Counselling & Training Center | Bangalore | +91-80-41649080 or Mobile: +91-96114 05684 | Provides counselling services that are sensitive to the issues and concerns of LGBT people. | |
Sahaya Help Line | Bangalore | 080-223 0959 (Only on Tuesdays and Fridays, between 7p.m. and 9.00p.m.) | sahayabangalore@hotmail.com | Provides counselling services that are sensitive to the issues and concerns of LGBT people. |
Sangama | Bangalore | 9945601651 / 52 9945601653 / 54 9945231493 | | Provides support for sexual minorities. |
Sappho Helpline | | +91 98315 18320 (10 am – 9 pm) | | Provides support for anyone from the LGBTIQ community, friends and families, who is seeking help. In addition to the helpline, SFE functions as a support group for lesbians, bi women and transmen. |
SAATHII information line for LGBT and sexual health issues | | 033 2484 4841 (Mon, Wed, Fri; 12-5 pm) | info@saathii.org | |
Umang | Mumbai | +91 22 2667 380 | | Provides support group in Mumbai, and helpline for lesbians, bi women and transmen |
Sangini | | 011-55676450 | | Helpline for lesbian, bisexual, trans and questioning women. Tuesdays 12 pm to 3pm and Fridays 6pm to 8pm. |
SAATHII | | 0674 657 1222 (Mon, Wed, Fri; 12-5 pm) | info@saathii.org | Information line for LGBT and sexual health issues. |
What is corrective rape?
Corrective Rape was initially recognized as rape perpetuated by heterosexual men against lesbian women to correct or cure their homosexuality. Heterosexual men considered this as a form of punishment for being homosexual and for violating traditional representations of gender and sexual orientation.
In recent times, this terminology is being used when rape is perpetrated against any person who does not conform to traditional gender norms and sexual orientation (like the LGBTQIA + community).
Corrective Rape is also known as curative rape or homophobic rape (Doan-Minh, n.d.).
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