Archive November 2014

Action, BlogBetter Health for HIV+ Adolescents: Join our Global Giving Campaign!

Bini Philips

The lives of Dharani, 14, and Nagadevi, 16, present a stark contrast. Both girls live in Andhra Pradesh and are affected by HIV, but Dharani is in school while Nagadevi […]Read More

26
November
2014

Action, BlogThe Fearless One

Bini Philips

I met her in the secrecy of midnight I met her in broad daylight. I met her outside, I met her within. I met her everywhere. I saw her in […]Read More

25
November
2014

Advocacy, BlogHarsh drug laws undermine India’s HIV response

Bini Philips

A national consultation was held on 18th November 2014 in New Delhi to discuss the emerging challenges faced by India’s drug-using communities. Harsh laws, policies and practices that punish drug users […]Read More

20
November
2014

In the newsHarsh laws stifling India’s HIV response: Experts

Bini Philips

“Unsafe injection practices along with low condom use are putting people who inject drugs at dual risk for HIV. We can only successfully intervene and reach those vulnerable and most […]Read More

20
November
2014

Advocacy, BlogInternational Transgender Remembrance Day 2014

Bini Philips

2014 has been a milestone year for transgenders in India. Earlier this year, the third gender was given legal recognition by the Supreme Court of India, an action that inspired discussions […]Read More

20
November
2014

Press ReleaseHarsh drug laws undermine India’s HIV response

Bini Philips

New Delhi:  A national consultation was held in New Delhi today to discuss the emerging challenges faced by India’s drug-using communities. Harsh laws, policies and practices that punish drug users […]Read More

19
November
2014

In the newsHarsh Drug Laws Undermine India’s HIV Response

Bini Philips

A national consultation was held in New Delhi today to discuss the emerging challenges faced by India’s drug-using communities. Harsh laws, policies and practices that punish drug users only perpetuate […]Read More

19
November
2014

Action, BlogAn HIV-free Future for Every Child

Bini Philips

India celebrates Children’s Day every November 14th. It is a day dedicated to children in memory of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. To mark Children’s Day 2014, here is a […]Read More

14
November
2014

Action, BlogTough Nuts to Crack: Police Advocacy by Sex Workers

Bini Philips

As in other parts of the country, sex workers are found across Andhra Pradesh, and effective HIV programming requires community mobilisation that is responsive to their lives on the ground. […]Read More

11
November
2014

Advocacy, BlogSpeaking Out for Sexual Health

amrita

Access to antiretroviral treatment (ART) has helped enable people living with HIV (PLHIV) to live longer, fulfilling lives. Improved health and wellbeing has allowed PLHIV to plan for their futures, […]Read More

7
November
2014