Tag Pehchan

Advocacy, BlogMore or Less Equal: Reflections on Freedom

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The Indian Constitution declares that all Indians are granted the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression. On Independence Day, Shaleen Rakesh explores what freedom means for young Indians struggling […]Read More

14
August
2013

Advocacy, BlogFrom India with Love: Bringing Pehchan to the Trans-Health Conference in Philadelphia, USA

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“FINALLY!!!” read the email from Jacsen, coordinator of this year’s Trans-Health Conference in Philadelphia, as he sent my plane tickets on the morning we were scheduled to travel. The ticket had […]Read More

19
July
2013

Advocacy, BlogFour Years to a Different Me: Reflections on the Anniversary of the 377 Decision

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‘I still cannot forget that moment. Though it happened some four years back, the memories stay with me. I tried every possible way, but it refuses to fade away. I […]Read More

1
July
2013

Advocacy, BlogTransforming Identity: New Pehchan Issue Brief on Gender Transition Services in India

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Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS) and cross-sex hormonal therapy are two essential health services required for Male-to-Female (MtF) transgender people to help them align their bodies with their gender identity. Available […]Read More

4
June
2013

Action, BlogTransgenders Speak Out in Kerala, India: A Blog for International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013

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Shanno (name changed) is a 35-year-old transgender living in the Ernakulam district of the southern Indian state of Kerala. From childhood, Shanno bent towards feminine behaviour, a habit highly discouraged […]Read More

17
May
2013

Action, BlogConfronting Quackery, Demanding Care: India’s Hijras Seek Access to Sex Reassignment Surgery Services

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Malika (her name changed) remembers feeling helpless when a government hospital refused to treat her for a painful and dangerous infection that had resulted from her sex reassignment surgery (SRS). […]Read More

15
April
2013

Action, BlogThree Tiers of Oversight: Accountability, Ownership & Programme Governance under Pehchan

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In order to ensure transparent and ethical programme governance, the Pehchan team has established a three-tier system guided by stakeholders across a wide-ranging spectrum, comprising representation from the MSM, transgender […]Read More

2
April
2013

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, BlogMaking Pehchan: Why the Global Fund Matters for Sexual Minorities

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Alliance India’s own Sonal Mehta is now a blogger for The Huffington Post’s “Big Push” campaign, an effort to galvanize increased support for The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis […]Read More

17
November
2012

Advocacy, BlogSharing Experiences Across Borders: Alliance India Hosts International Horizontal Learning Exchange on MSM and Transgender Programming and Advocacy

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Last week, Alliance India hosted a four day information sharing and learning exchange for Alliance partner organisations from Mongolia, Myanmar, Kenya and Indonesia. Comprised of discussions, workshops and visits to […]Read More

15
October
2012