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A survey of over 900 LGBTQ+ individuals found bullying is most common between ages 12 and 15, often forcing students to drop out and lose education and livelihood opportunities.

Some institutions in the Northeast have introduced inclusive measures.

Stakeholders stressed the need for collective, society-wide efforts to ensure safety, dignity and equal rights.

A recent survey has found that LGBTQIA+ children and adolescents face the highest levels of discrimination and bullying within their own homes, schools and neighbourhoods, prompting activists and stakeholders to call for coordinated action to ensure equal opportunities.

The survey, conducted among more than 900 LGBTQ+ individuals by Kolkata -based organisation Bridge, which works across Assam, Arunachal P

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