Diversity and Inclusion has tangible benefits to companies and it enhances the economic growth of a country as well. As such it is imperative that discriminatory legislation and laws are repealed and by doing so Sri Lanka will not only ensure that human rights of all its citizens are protected but also can reap the economic benefits of LGBTIQ inclusion and decriminalisation.

Health is a human right that should be accessible to all. However, the LGBTIQ Community faces certain challenges when seeking healthcare. This obstructs them from receiving it and influences their attitudes towards healthcare and the people who work in these sectors.

The report explores these areas, putting light on the perspectives of both healthcare providers- from public as well as private sectors- along with healthcare recipients.

Disability and queerness are both deeply misunderstood in Sri Lanka, and those living at this intersection face unique, often invisible, barriers. From social stigma to systemic exclusion, queer disabled people are frequently left out of critical conversations.

This report centres their voices, drawing from lived experiences across regions to highlight the challenges, resilience, and urgent need for intersectional inclusion.

Exploration of the experience and challenges faced by the healthcare providers will enable identifying improvement areas in the health system to increase the quality of the services delivered for people with intersex traits/variations.

The findings of this study would benefit the policy makers in ensuring universal
healthcare for people with intersex traits/variations.