To lose a friend is the greatest of all losses. − Pubilius Syrus It is with great sadness that we write in tribute for Agniva Lahiri whose strength and valour […]Read More
Media, Press ReleaseNational meeting highlights priorities for government to protect transgender rights and health
asaxenaDialogue between government and community acknowledges urgent attention needed to protect India’s estimated one million transgender and hijra citizens Friday, 2 September 2016; New Delhi: Transgender and hijra community leaders […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogAn Avoidable Tragedy: Ending Overdose Deaths
asaxenaThe Delhi Police van took the defendants back to Tihar Prison after their hearing. Ramesh (name changed to protect identity) was happy at the thought that he would soon be […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogNew Chief Executive Chosen for Alliance India
asaxenaIndia HIV/AIDS Alliance’s Board of Directors has selected Sonal Mehta as the organisation’s next Chief Executive, succeeding James Robertson who has served in the role since 2010. With almost three […]Read More
Action, BlogMentorship for Improved HIV Prevention in Key Populations
asaxenaSupported by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), India HIV/AIDS Alliance’s Nirantar programme complements the existing national HIV program in helping to ensure quality prevention services in […]Read More
Action, BlogRenewing Abhaya’s commitment to women’s health
asaxenaA woman’s lifetime is a progression from puberty, menstruation, and possibilities of pregnancy to menopause, with a wide range of health issues in-between. India HIV/AIDS Alliance’s Abhaya project, as supported […]Read More
Action, BlogWajood: My Strength Is My Identity
asaxenaMita, a transgender from Karnataka, was admitted in a local hospital in Raichur as she was suffering from appendicitis-related pain. However, she was denied treatment, because she was transgender and […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogAct Against Homophobia and Transphobia!
asaxenaMay 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, and the theme for 2016 is “Mental Health & Wellbeing.” As I hear this theme, I am reminded of a […]Read More
Advocacy, BlogUNGASS 2016: ‘Harm reduction saved my life’
asaxenaThe following remarks were presented on April 21st in plenary at the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on Drugs in New York. Namaste! My name is Charanjit Sharma and […]Read More
Action, BlogUnited Nations, Divided on Drugs
asaxenaVienna hosted the 59th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), a high-level commission convened by the UN Office of Drug Control (UNODC) to discuss drug policy reform. […]Read More