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“We call for the end of bigotry as we know it. The end of racism as we know it. The end of child abuse in the family as we know it. The end of sexism as we know it. The end of homophobia as we know it. We stand for freedom as we have yet to know it. And we will not be denied.”

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Urvashi Vaid
Urvashi Vaid

Urvashi Vaid is an influential lawyer and activist known for her contributions to LGBTQ+ rights and women's rights. Born on October 8, 1958, she has been a prominent advocate in these fields since the 1980s. more

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