These accounts have a wide variety of information that can help more people learn about members from the LGBTQiA+ community.
Founded by strategy consultant Abhishek Ghosh, Qonnect is a platform that aims to connect, collaborate and create a community of queer professionals to nurture LGBTQiA+ role models in leadership and turbo-charge career development through mentorship.
The Hindi podcast, Shuddh Desi Gay, by Yogi and Kabeer started off with them talking about their experiences as two men from middle-class Indian families. It now features interviews with individuals and couples from the gay community, as well as known personalities such as actors and filmmakers.
The Sweekar foundation was founded by filmmaker Shridhar Rangayan to help parents of queer children understand their wards better. Recognising that coming out is as significant a moment for the parents as it is for the children, Sweekar helps family units through personal video accounts of such parents.
An endeavour that was nothing short of trailblazing, considering 'The World of Homosexuals' was published in 1977, the book by mathematician Shakuntala Devi delved into the intricacies of homosexuality in the context of India. The inspiration behind her profound interest in this subject matter stemmed from her personal experience of being married to a homosexual man, compelling her to embark on a quest for deeper comprehension.
Dr Aqsa Sheikh is one of the four authors of a resource titled A Guide To Transgender Sensitive Journalism. It is a 23-page document compiled by the Human Solidarity Foundation. It has guidelines, glossaries, flags and logos, important judgments and a list of resources and social media accounts, all related to the LGBTQiA+ community, as well as a word-spotter puzzle at the end to tie it all up.
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