Being Queer in Kashmir: Families, Phones, Friendships Monitored, Says Report The Sonzal Welfare Trust and Marivala Health Initiative conducted a study called "Yes, We Exist," which sheds light on the struggles of Kashmir's LGBTQIA+ community.
The report highlights how even as the world grapples with issues of acceptance and inclusivity, there are regions where being queer can be a death sentence.
The findings paint a grim picture of lives lived under constant surveillance. Familial rejection is a major factor in the marginalization of Kashmir's LGBTQIA+ individuals.