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BlogWINGS: a novel approach to reducing violence against women

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Pemu Bhutia, from the India HIV / AIDS Alliance Regional Technical Support Hub, on a novel approach to reducing violence against women. When people look at violence against women they […]Read More

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December
2017

BlogTRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS!

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Just a day before ‘International Transgender Remembrance Day’, on 19 November 2017, a tragic news slashed in major news media demonstrating ‘lack of political will’ of the Government on responding […]Read More

22
November
2017

Advocacy, BlogPeople who use drugs ≠ “addicts”. Stop the labelling.

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November 1st is International Drug Users Day, we stand in solidarity with millions of people using drugs who live their daily lives in harsh, extremely risky environments accentuated by the […]Read More

1
November
2017

BlogWhy I chose to be a Mentor!

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It was the year 2004, I was sitting on a bench at the Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre (ICTC) awaiting my test result. The waiting period seemed longer than usual. […]Read More

17
October
2017

In the news, Press ReleaseInclusion – All citizens equal

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Delhiites show understanding and compassion, as they get included into the talented, multidimensional world of transgenders and Hijras. The 5th annual “Hijra Habba” resonated with its theme of “Inclusion- All […]Read More

22
September
2017

BlogHijra – Accepting them as they are

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Hijra Habba, the signature event of India HIV/AIDS Alliance requires no introduction in the third gender community and to the related stakeholders. Though it is in its early days, but […]Read More

20
September
2017

Blog, UncategorizedDrug overdose is not anybody’s choice

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I was working on a programme back in 2007 in the eastern part of the country that was focused to prevent harm among the people who inject drugs (PWID) and […]Read More

5
September
2017

BlogMy friends, my choice: Upholding dignity for LGBT community

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I realised that their friendship has helped me broaden my horizon, and in turn, being accepting of my LGBT friends has helped me enhance my life and well-being When I […]Read More

17
August
2017

BlogSeeing a more equitable India through my window!

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Last week, I was travelling to Bihar to meet my friend due to some mishappening in his family. I met him after a long gap. While returning, I booked a […]Read More

5
August
2017

Advocacy, BlogProject PANKH- Addressing gender based violence among Women Who Use Drugs (WWUDs) in India

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The Global Research Institute, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan organised the WINGS (Women Initiating New Goals for Safety) Conference on 5th June, 2017 at Hotel Plaza in Bishkek. The conference focussed at demonstrating […]Read More

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June
2017