As part of Global Voices’ fundraising challenge campaign called “Behind the Story,” we will feature 30 contributors in 30 days. In this series, we ask each contributor about a particular story they have written and why working on it mattered to them. These reflections from these contributors remind us why it is important to ensure that the Global Voices Newsroom is sustainable.

In this insight, Kanav Sahgal shares thoughts on why working on the story “Landmark decision: Supreme Court of India rejects same-sex marriage” was especially meaningful.

In 2023, I reported on the Supreme Court of India’s ruling that refused to legally recognize same-sex marriages. As a queer person, this decision hit hard and felt deeply personal.

I am so proud of it because it captures the legal erosion of equality, dignity, and freedom for queer Indians, and the possibilities that still exist for change. It's a great example of how to use Global Voices to advocate for rights.

Global Voices is a platform that provides a space for our community to share stories and perspectives about their community and issues they care about through the accompaniment of a supportive editorial team that assists each contributor to craft their stories.

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