U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday reaffirmed his opposition to laws that criminalize homosexuality. “I staunchly oppose the criminalization of homosexuality,” said Ban during an event in the Indian capital of […]Read More
Action, BlogHarm Reduction: The Lives It Saves
Bini PhilipsIndia faces one of the largest HIV epidemics in the world. While sexual transmission remains the primary mode of HIV transmission in the country, injection drug users are also disproportionately […]Read More
In the newsThe Unending Nightmare Of Section 377
Bini PhilipsOn the intervening night of 3 and 4 November 2013, while the rest of the country geared up to celebrate Diwali, the lives of 14 individuals in Hassan, Karnataka turned […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogSex Workers’ Rights Must Be Upheld: International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Bini PhilipsIn India, an estimated four million female sex workers support around 12 million dependent family members on their earnings from sex work. And every one of these women is a […]Read More
In the newsRallying against violence, discrimination, abuse
Bini PhilipsThe December 11 verdict has made our already vulnerable community even more vulnerable to violence at the hands of police. I was threatened and assaulted so badly for being gay that […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogI’m a Gay Man, and I am Not a Criminal
Bini PhilipsYou don’t always have to commit a crime to be treated as a criminal in India; sometimes just being yourself will suffice. When two cops saw me all alone in […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogFirst Anniversary of India’s Gay Sex Ban: LGBT community gathers to protest human rights violations
Bini PhilipsThe Supreme Court of India recriminalised same-sex sexual behaviour on 11 December 2013. The consequences of this judgment have been multiple and far-reaching. Over the past year, this ruling has […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogIt’s not about us and them – If it affects a few, it affects us all
Bini PhilipsIt was an eventful Sunday evening. I had just returned from the Pride walk in Delhi. The colours and slogans of the day were still fresh in my head when […]Read More
Press ReleaseNo Going Back: It’s time to give LGBT Indians their rights back
Bini PhilipsIndia HIV/AIDS Alliance holds a public hearing on violence and discrimination cases against sexual minorities since Section 377 verdict in 2013 The Supreme Court of India re-criminalised same-sex sexual behaviour […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogDo People Living with HIV Count?
Bini PhilipsI have frequently heard about antiretroviral drug stock-outs from my friends and colleagues over the past three years, but then I faced one myself. Two months back, my doctor prescribed […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogDoes My Community Count?
Bini PhilipsAs I stood on the podium at Indraprastha University in New Delhi, I was expected to tell my personal story as a hijra who is also a successful professional. Since […]Read More
Action, BlogBetter Health for HIV+ Adolescents: Join our Global Giving Campaign!
Bini PhilipsThe lives of Dharani, 14, and Nagadevi, 16, present a stark contrast. Both girls live in Andhra Pradesh and are affected by HIV, but Dharani is in school while Nagadevi […]Read More
Action, BlogThe Fearless One
Bini PhilipsI met her in the secrecy of midnight I met her in broad daylight. I met her outside, I met her within. I met her everywhere. I saw her in […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogHarsh drug laws undermine India’s HIV response
Bini PhilipsA national consultation was held on 18th November 2014 in New Delhi to discuss the emerging challenges faced by India’s drug-using communities. Harsh laws, policies and practices that punish drug users […]Read More
In the newsHarsh laws stifling India’s HIV response: Experts
Bini Philips“Unsafe injection practices along with low condom use are putting people who inject drugs at dual risk for HIV. We can only successfully intervene and reach those vulnerable and most […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogInternational Transgender Remembrance Day 2014
Bini Philips2014 has been a milestone year for transgenders in India. Earlier this year, the third gender was given legal recognition by the Supreme Court of India, an action that inspired discussions […]Read More
Press ReleaseHarsh drug laws undermine India’s HIV response
Bini PhilipsNew Delhi: A national consultation was held in New Delhi today to discuss the emerging challenges faced by India’s drug-using communities. Harsh laws, policies and practices that punish drug users […]Read More
In the newsHarsh Drug Laws Undermine India’s HIV Response
Bini PhilipsA national consultation was held in New Delhi today to discuss the emerging challenges faced by India’s drug-using communities. Harsh laws, policies and practices that punish drug users only perpetuate […]Read More
Action, BlogAn HIV-free Future for Every Child
Bini PhilipsIndia celebrates Children’s Day every November 14th. It is a day dedicated to children in memory of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. To mark Children’s Day 2014, here is a […]Read More
Action, BlogTough Nuts to Crack: Police Advocacy by Sex Workers
Bini PhilipsAs in other parts of the country, sex workers are found across Andhra Pradesh, and effective HIV programming requires community mobilisation that is responsive to their lives on the ground. […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogTruth Prevails: Satyamev Jayate and Me
Bini PhilipsIn a country where most people can’t cope with ‘anomalies’ in sexual and gender identities, Satyamev Jayate has made visible the hidden struggle endured by millions of Indians. An open discussion […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogIt’s Time We Talk about LGBT Rights
Bini PhilipsIn India, far too many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people live lives of secrecy and shame. Those who reveal their sexual identities or deviate from gender norms face […]Read More
Press ReleaseIt’s time we talk about LGBT rights
Bini PhilipsNew Delhi: In India, far too many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people live lives of secrecy and shame. Those who reveal their sexual identities or deviate from gender norms […]Read More
Action, BlogSpeaking Out for Sexual Health of PLHIV and Key Populations
Bini PhilipsGujarat is one of the four states where Alliance India’s European Union‐supported Koshish programme was implemented for the past three years. Our Koshish partners in Gujarat intensively engaged with communities […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogDo I Count?
Bini PhilipsI was born and raised in Kolkata, when it was still called Calcutta, into an educated middle class family. An only child, I was born male. I think I must […]Read More
In the newsIndia’s AIDS department merger angers activists
Bini PhilipsActivists are concerned about the Indian Government’s decision to merge its AIDS control and health and welfare departments. Shaleen Rakesh, director of technical support at India HIV/AIDS Alliance, said: “We […]Read More
In the newsGovt. to merge Department of AIDS Control with Health Ministry
Bini PhilipsIn a move that has shocked several AIDS experts in the country the Health Ministry has decided to merge the Department of AIDS Control (DAC) with the main Ministry. This decision […]Read More
In the newsIndia’s LGBT Community: Don’t Vote BJP
Bini PhilipsIndia’s LGBT community is calling on members to come together during national elections to try to defeat the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). “In the absence of any clarification from the […]Read More
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