What is LGBTIQ+?

Abbreviation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and plus standing for all of the other gender, sexuality, and physiological sex characteristics, SBS Nepali spoke to some members from the Nepali Queer Community Sydney to share their understanding of these terms.

From left to right: Pem Tamang, Abhishek Baniya and Payal Mahato from the Nepali Queer Community Sydney say they are excited to represent Nepal in the Mardi Gras Parade. Source: SBS / Sunita Pokharel

Note: The terms and definitions expressed are always evolving, and changing and often mean different things to different people based on their experience.