Tag Human Rights

Advocacy, BlogTheir Voices Count: Stand with PLHIV on Human Rights Day!

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Even after more than two decades of a coordinated national response to HIV/AIDS in India, stigma and discrimination towards people living with HIV (PLHIV) remain commonplace. These forces—and the violence […]Read More

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December
2012

Advocacy, BlogJoin us for the World AIDS Day All-India Run & Cultural Event! (Sunday, 2 December 2012 in New Delhi)

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World AIDS Day 2012 All-India Run and Cultural Event ***8am-2pm (***PLEASE note EARLIER starting time!) Sunday, 2 December 2012 New Delhi Organized by: India HIV/AIDS Alliance Co-sponsored by: Population Council; Citibank; UNDP; Centre […]Read More

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November
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, BlogWhat India’s Politicians Can Learn from President Obama’s Victory Speech

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“I believe we can keep the promise of our founding, the idea that if you’re willing to work hard, it doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from […]Read More

14
November
2012

Advocacy, BlogConfidentiality: A Health and Human Rights Issue for PLHIV

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Community action lies at the core of the Koshish project, which advocates for policies to improve the SRH and rights of PLHIV in India, and strives to ensure that PLHIV […]Read More

22
October
2012

Advocacy, BlogMedia Advocacy for addressing MTH issues

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Alliance India in Andhra Pradesh conducted a Media Advocacy Meet this week (September 17, 2012) in Hyderabad to discuss the human right issues of men who have sex with men, […]Read More

21
September
2012

Advocacy, BlogSeparate hospital wards for transgenders soon to be a reality

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In India, there is documented evidence of transgenders and hijras facing repeated stigmatisation and discrimination, in violation of their dignity and basic human rights. Pehchan, as part of the programme’s advocacy […]Read More

12
September
2012

Advocacy, BlogCandidly Transgender: Government of India officially recognises third gender

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Government of India (GoI) has taken a commendable step towards mainstreaming hijras and transgenders by recognising their gharana system. The Election Commission of India has for the first time ‘recognised’ transgenders and […]Read More

31
August
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, BlogFROM STIGMA TO STRENGTH – Strategies for MSM, Transgender People and Allies in a Shifting AIDS Landscape

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The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) is organizing today (21st July, 2012) the fifth MSM Pre-Conference event to the International AIDS Conference, to be held in Washington, DC. This year’s […]Read More

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July
2012