Since news on the first ever National Hijra Habba still continues to roll in, we decided to highlight some of what we’ve recently received (which includes the brilliantly emotive photo […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogPress Release – National Hijra Habba 2012
indiaaidsalliance2nd June 2012 PRESS RELEASE Hijras advocate for equality, celebrate Hijra Habba In a national event organized by Pehchan, hijras highlight discrimination and demand equality for their community New Delhi: […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogSpeaking up for the rights of young transgender and hijra community members
indiaaidsalliancePehchan is organising National Hijra Habba tomorrow which serves to provide a platform for community members and supporters to raise awareness and promote equality for the transgender and hijra community […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogGovernment of India reaffirms support for decriminalizing homosexuality in UN report
indiaaidsallianceA draft of the 2nd Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of India at the UN has been released. This review, which takes places once every four years, is conducted by the Human Rights Council […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogFighting Transphobia and Homophobia: Pehchan team and supporters respond to cases of violence against the MSM, transgender and hijra community
indiaaidsallianceInternational Day against Homophobia and Transphobia is celebrated on May 17th every year to commemorate the removal of homosexuality from the World Health Organisation’s International Classification of Diseases, which took […]Read More