The COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated both the economic and social problems among the LGBTI (lesbain, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex) community, which have affected their mental health. The COVID-19 induced lockdown has cut them off from their own spaces which provided respite for them.

In the third episode of this mini-series, Kunika Balhotra, Suno India’s Research and Communications Officer spoke with Shivangi Agrawal, a queer disability consultant, Pawan Dhall, Founding Trustee of Varta Trust and Shivalal Gautam, a queer activist from Guwahati, Assam and the co-founder of Xomonnoy.

<div>The COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated both the economic and social problems among the LGBTI (lesbain, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex) community, which have affected their mental health. The COVID-19 induced lockdown has cut them off from their own spaces which provided respite for them.<br><br>
</div><div>In the third episode of this mini-series, Kunika Balhotra, Suno India’s Research and Communications Officer spoke with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/disabledspice/"><strong>Shivangi Agrawal</strong></a>, a queer disability consultant, Pawan Dhall, Founding Trustee of <a href="https://vartagensex.org/"><strong>Varta Trust</strong></a> and Shivalal Gautam, a queer activist from Guwahati, Assam and the co-founder of Xomonnoy.</div>

The Suno India Show’ is a news show by Suno India combining slow journalism with under-represented and under-reported stories. Covering the diverse range of topics like politics, technology, education and society, the host brings in informative interviews and engaging discussions with experts. The show not only shines a spotlight on stories that matter but keeps the listeners up to date with the latest national news.

<p>The Suno India Show&rsquo; is a news show by Suno India combining slow journalism with under-represented and under-reported stories. Covering the diverse range of topics like politics, technology, education and society, the host brings in informative interviews and engaging discussions with experts. The show not only shines a spotlight on stories that matter but keeps the listeners up to date with the latest national news.</p>

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