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
Advocacy, BlogCelebrating the Third Anniversary of the Right to Love
indiaaidsallianceThree years ago, on July 2nd, 2009, the Delhi High Court handed down a landmark judgment, deciding that sexual acts between consenting adults of the same sex would no longer […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogGoing Beyond HIV : Fighting for Social Entitlements for the MSM, Transgender and Hijra Community
indiaaidsallianceIn the course of their work with members of the MSM, transgender and hijra (MTH) community, Pehchan team members have become all too familiar with the constant discrimination faced by community […]Read More
Action, BlogA Beacon of Hope in the Fight Against Child Marriage : One Girl’s Story
indiaaidsallianceKavita recounts how her family was recently wracked by conflict. She says quietly, “My older sister, who was 18 years old at the time, was getting married. My family members […]Read More
Action, BlogGetting People to Talk About Sex: Youth groups raise awareness about reproductive health and rights of young people
indiaaidsallianceThe youth groups in Manipur and Allahabad, which were established by the Action Project, are comprised of vocal members who know they are breaking with tradition. In stark contrast to […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogUS State Department’s latest Human Rights Report details the status of LGBT rights around the world
indiaaidsalliance“As Secretary, I have worked with my superb team on advancing human rights in a 21st century landscape, focusing on new frontiers even as we stand up against age-old abuses. Where […]Read More
Advocacy, Blog“Is it a sin to be born a hijra?” Transgenders fight for civil rights in New Delhi
indiaaidsallianceMembers of the transgender community attended a public hearing in New Delhi to demand access to social inclusion and justice. Alliance India’s Simran Shaikh was present at the public hearing […]Read More