Sonal Giani

Gender & Inclusion Specialist | Diversity & Equity Consultant | LGBTQIA+ Advocate I Bisexual I Feminist I Guest Speaker
For bookings: [email protected]

[Sonal Giani @sumthin_simple]

Spoke at @GeorgeInstIN’s #EvidenceToPolicy Dialogue on NCDs, Gender & UHC. Shared how LGBTQIA+ remain invisible in India’s health data, and how stigma & affordability gaps block access. Equity isn’t just new categories, it’s shifting power in data, design & delivery.
#UHC

[Sonal Giani @sumthin_simple]

Our textbooks erase transgender people. A school student is fighting back
https://t.co/1MJlktRKoO

[Sonal Giani @sumthin_simple]

I'm joining Queerlogue: Queer + Dialogue today. In this chat, we’ll discuss identity, allyship, queer representation in media, and inclusive spaces—especially for young people navigating these questions today. Do join us.

Link: https://t.co/GZCUdFhGOS

[Sonal Giani @sumthin_simple]

What does genuine queer inclusion look like beyond Pride Month? Join us today for a conversation on identity, mental health & allyship at “Stronger Together,” hosted by Symbiosis Centre for Emotional Wellbeing.
🗓️ June 18, 12 PM IST
🔗 https://t.co/H5kSRQtQ0N
#PrideMonth #LGBTQIA

[Air India @airindia]

Air India confirms that flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today after take-off.

The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals.

The injured are being taken to the nearest hospitals.

We have also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information.

Air India is giving its full cooperation to the authorities investigating this incident.

Air India will release further information via regular updates on its X handle (https://t.co/E5GNmjUHdL) and on https://t.co/j0KFr3rQU2.

Note to Editors: Air India requests media persons not to call the dedicated passenger hotline number.

[Sonal Giani @sumthin_simple]

Serving as an NGO Delegate was an honor—I fought for community-led HIV responses, human rights, and real representation in global policy. I highly recommend this role to anyone passionate about advocacy & governance. Young or experienced, your voice matters! #HIVAdvocacy #UNAIDS

[NGO DELEGATION TO THE UNAIDS PCB @ngopcb]

🚨 Calling HIV advocates! 🚨
Sonal Giani (@sumthin_simple) has championed community-led HIV responses as the Asia Pacific NGO Delegate to UNAIDS PCB. Now, it’s time for the next leader to step up!
Read about Sonal’s impact & consider applying! ⬇️
🔗 https://t.co/svkfkFHqPt

[NGO DELEGATION TO THE UNAIDS PCB @ngopcb]

🚨 Calling HIV advocates! 🚨
Sonal Giani (@sumthin_simple) has championed community-led HIV responses as the Asia Pacific NGO Delegate to UNAIDS PCB. Now, it’s time for the next leader to step up!
Read about Sonal’s impact & consider applying! ⬇️
🔗 https://t.co/svkfkFHqPt

[Sonal Giani @sumthin_simple]

@NDML_in your KYC staff at Barakhamba road who are very rude by the way have entered my address incorrectly, causing my KYC to fail. Why do you make it so hard to get a simple thing done? Please help me resolve this!

[Agency for All @Agency4All]

@Breakthrough_AR @HDIRwanda @ippf @GEH_UCSD Wrapped up a fantastic #WD2023 skills workshop today on “Breaking the Binary” of sexual and gender minority inclusion in #SRH. Thx to the 90+ enthusiastic participants ‼️ & our wonderful co-hosts and planners @Breakthrough_AR @HDIRwanda @ippf @GEH_UCSD

[News18 @CNNnews18]

#SameSexMarriage | Marriages are taking place, there is no legal support. There is room for including our community: @sumthin_simple, LGBT Activist

Equality and rights don't depend on social or monetary status: @parastomar, Actor & Producer

#BrassTacks | @Zakka_Jacob

[Bar and Bench @barandbench]

#SupremeCourt bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud to hear petitions filed by gay couples seeking recognition of same-sex marriage under the Special Marriage Act.

#SupremeCourtofIndia #marriage

[Pride Circle @pride_circle]

Pride Circle is proud to introduce the
𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗚𝗕𝗧+ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 to extend our token of gratitude and celebrate the work of 𝟭𝟭 𝗟𝗚𝗕𝗧+ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀,

🌈 Visit https://t.co/p24SIZHVDf

#onlineshopping

[KASHISH Pride Film Festival @KashishFilmFest]

If an LGBTQIA+ sibling comes out to their
heterosexual sibling, does acceptance follow automatically, or is there a long-drawn-out hesitation between them?
Find out in today's #paneldiscussion at 6pm (IST) with LGBTQIA+ persons and their non-queer siblings!
#UnlockWithPride

[Mehak Chawla @Mee_Hak]

1/n: I lost a close relative (my uncle) to Covid last week in Delhi. I think I finally have it in me to share our experience, and the indignity of dying in this country today.

[KASHISH Pride Film Festival @KashishFilmFest]

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡, '𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲'.
This year @KashishMIQFF boasts of showcasing exhilarating works of SIXTY Female Filmmakers from around the world.
Sharing here 3 LBT+ films that will screen at #KASHISH2021

[Sonal Giani @sumthin_simple]

Do join if you can. Registration is free.

Link to register: https://t.co/H8csQVCGJN

#india #gender #community #equality #genderequality #diversity #humanrights

[Sonal Giani @sumthin_simple]

In conversation with the 'King's College London Indo-Pak Development Forum' tomorrow alongside prominent activist Jannat Ali.

We will be discussing prevalent issues surrounding minority gender rights in South Asia with a focus on the LGBTQ community in India and Pakistan.

[Sonal Giani @sumthin_simple]

Thank you for the memento and this certificate @imibhubaneswar. Looking forward to the talk being online! Special thanks to Deepak Dhanuka who is an exceptional organizer! https://t.co/m7QjLW5qUo

[Sonal Giani @sumthin_simple]

"Despite the decriminalisation of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code [hereinafter referred to as "IPC"], the Petitioners cannot claim a fundamental right for same-sex marriage being recognised under the laws of the country," the affidavit said.
https://t.co/38LddcMyQh