Archive September 2012

In the newsRights of HIV victims are violated: study

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Madurai: Cervical cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer among women but it is easily and treatable, and women affected by AIDS are more prone to cervical cancer — five […]Read More

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September
2012

Advocacy, BlogIs the Commonwealth ready for an AIDS-free generation?

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J.V.R. Prasada Rao blogs in New Statesman (London) about the importance of law reform in successfully addressing HIV/AIDS and how the Commonwealth can lead by example and take decisive actions […]Read More

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September
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

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September
2012

Advocacy, BlogHow integration responds to the SRHR needs of sex workers

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Sex workers have the same sexual and reproductive rights as anyone else – such as to choose who to have sex with and to have sexual relations free from violence. […]Read More

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September
2012

Advocacy, BlogEngaging Law Enforcement Authorities for HIV Prevention: Experiences from Avahan in Andhra Pradesh

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As police are the mandated protectors of the civil rights of all the citizens, they need to be aware of, and protect, the rights of sex workers and men who […]Read More

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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

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September
2012

Advocacy, BlogHIV/SRHR Integration for MSM and Transgender People

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Men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender people have the same sexual and reproductive rights as anyone else – such as to choose who to have sex with […]Read More

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September
2012

Action, BlogHIV positive women who inject drugs provided with emergency support

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Over the last year, Chanura Kol has reached out to more than hundred women who inject drugs, many of whom are HIV positive and all of whom were in need of […]Read More

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September
2012

Action, BlogThe power of youth participation: Secures essential vitamin supplements for unmarried, adolescent girls.

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In Bahadur Block of Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh, young people have ensured the access to iron and folic acid supplements for adolescent girls in their locality. Iron […]Read More

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September
2012