Kavita recounts how her family was recently wracked by conflict. She says quietly, “My older sister, who was 18 years old at the time, was getting married. My family members […]Read More
In the newsHow Healthy Are The healthcare Settings for Transgender or Hijra people?
indiaaidsallianceThe transgender, ‘hijra’ or ‘kinnar’ community is visible as usually its members can be spotted easily by way of their attire and mannerisms. This article appeared in World News Network, […]Read More
In the newsThe Third Gender Does Not Deserve A Third Grade Treatment
indiaaidsallianceRaveena Bariha, the fire brand graduate tribal hijra activist from Chhattisgarh (a relatively backward state of India) is lovingly called the chhota bomb and chhota rocket.Read More
In the newsThird gender option in varsity forms
indiaaidsallianceMumbai: Abheena Aher’s graduation and post-graduation certificates refer to her as a ‘male’. The 35-year-old transgender activist, who completed her post-graduation in Mumbai, didn’t have a choice.Read More
In the newsLandmark meet on sexual minorities: National Hijra Habba Consultation
indiaaidsalliancePehchan, in association with India HIV/AIDS Alliance, recently organized a national consultation, aptly called Hijra Habba (Habba is a Kannada word meaning festival), in Delhi…Read More
Action, BlogGetting People to Talk About Sex: Youth groups raise awareness about reproductive health and rights of young people
indiaaidsallianceThe youth groups in Manipur and Allahabad, which were established by the Action Project, are comprised of vocal members who know they are breaking with tradition. In stark contrast to […]Read More
In the newsCome together right now, over me
indiaaidsallianceViolence against trasngenders is routinised. “It begins at our own homes from biological family members, relatives, neighbours; in educational institutions and the friend circle,” says Akkai Padmashali from Sangama in […]Read More
In the newsIndia Third Gender Community Demands Social Equality and Its Own Passport Designation
indiaaidsallianceNew Delhi: On Saturday, members of India’s transgender and hijra community convened in New Delhi for the first Hijra Habba in order to discuss ways to ameliorate the persistent discrimination […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogPress Release – National Hijra Habba 2012
indiaaidsalliance2nd June 2012 PRESS RELEASE Hijras advocate for equality, celebrate Hijra Habba In a national event organized by Pehchan, hijras highlight discrimination and demand equality for their community New Delhi: […]Read More
In the newsHealth system gives eunuch community the go-by
indiaaidsallianceWhile the country’s health system, schemes and officials are still unfriendly to the members of the transgender (TG) and the eunuch community, a different gender definitely not by their own […]Read More