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
Action, BlogThe Fearless One
Bini PhilipsI 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
Advocacy, BlogHarsh drug laws undermine India’s HIV response
Bini PhilipsA 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
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
Advocacy, BlogInternational Transgender Remembrance Day 2014
Bini Philips2014 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
Press ReleaseHarsh drug laws undermine India’s HIV response
Bini PhilipsNew 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
In the newsHarsh Drug Laws Undermine India’s HIV Response
Bini PhilipsA 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
Action, BlogAn HIV-free Future for Every Child
Bini PhilipsIndia 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
Action, BlogTough Nuts to Crack: Police Advocacy by Sex Workers
Bini PhilipsAs 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
Advocacy, BlogSpeaking Out for Sexual Health
amritaAccess 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