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Advocacy, BlogThe Other Epidemic: Gender-based Violence in India

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The world has watched over the past weeks as India has struggled to address the causes and consequences of sexual violence, an all too common part of life in this […]Read More

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January
2013

Advocacy, BlogPress Clippings: World AIDS Day All-India Run & Cultural Event Media Coverage (December 2012)

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Motivated to raise awareness about HIV, more than a thousand people participated in India HIV/AIDS Alliance‘s World AIDS Day All-India Run & Cultural Event on Sunday, December 2, 2012. The […]Read More

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December
2012

Advocacy, BlogRemembering Sukanya: International Transgender Day of Remembrance 2012

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This Diwali, Aarthi called. I expected her usual warm greetings and was unprepared for her distressed voice. “I wanted to tell you sooner but could not get you on the […]Read More

19
November
2012

Advocacy, BlogIn the Midst of Sisters, a New Bud Blossoms

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Anouba Mayol means ‘new bud’ in Meitei, the official language of my home state, Manipur. Anouba Mayol is also the name of the support group I belong to. I am […]Read More

19
October
2012

Action, BlogIt Takes Two: The role of sensitizing partners in the fight against drug-use driven HIV

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The excruciating pain Sameera (name changed) experienced in her abdomen came out of the blue. Unable to afford the doctor’s fee to treat the ailment, she resorted to home remedies. […]Read More

9
October
2012

Advocacy, BlogHey, Marc Jacobs: We are all innocent!

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The eminent American fashion designer Marc Jacobs recently offered two new tee-shirts for sale in his Marc by Marc Jacobs stores. One blue and one pink, these shirts draw attention […]Read More

13
August
2012

Advocacy, BlogThe right to live and love: HIV and the Law

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The Global Commission on HIV and the Law has launched its much awaited report “Risks, Rights & Health”. JVR Prasada Rao, one of the trustees of the India HIV/AIDS Alliance […]Read More

8
July
2012

Advocacy, BlogBeyond a Binary: Gender in the work of Alliance India

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Shaleen Rakesh’s essay, Beyond a Binary, sheds light on Alliance India’s work with marginalized communities who are the most vulnerable to HIV/AIDS in India. Community members include widows whose husbands […]Read More

13
May
2012