India HIV/AIDS Alliance remembers the life and achievements of Shivananda Khan, one of South Asia’s leading activists who left an indelible mark on the global LGBT rights movement and did […]Read More
Action, BlogTransgenders Speak Out in Kerala, India: A Blog for International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2013
indiaaidsallianceShanno (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
Action, BlogRegistering for a Healthy Life: Chanura Kol Helps Women Who Inject Drugs
indiaaidsallianceChochong was married at the young age of 15. Unable to cope with her husband’s abuse, she was tempted to try drugs. It was an easy way for her to […]Read More
Action, BlogLeading by Example: People from Drug-using Backgrounds Strengthen Harm Reduction Interventions in India
indiaaidsallianceEffective harm reduction programming requires the involvement of people who inject drugs (PWID). This approach helps ensure the accessibility and responsiveness of harm reduction services. With this in mind, Alliance […]Read More