Tag Human Rights

Advocacy, BlogHey, Marc Jacobs: We are all innocent!

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The eminent American fashion designer Marc Jacobs recently offered two new tee-shirts for sale in his Marc by Marc Jacobs stores. One blue and one pink, these shirts draw attention […]Read More

13
August
2012

Advocacy, BlogFROM STIGMA TO STRENGTH – Strategies for MSM, Transgender People and Allies in a Shifting AIDS Landscape

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The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) is organizing today (21st July, 2012) the fifth MSM Pre-Conference event to the International AIDS Conference, to be held in Washington, DC. This year’s […]Read More

21
July
2012

Advocacy, BlogThe right to live and love: HIV and the Law

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The Global Commission on HIV and the Law has launched its much awaited report “Risks, Rights & Health”. JVR Prasada Rao, one of the trustees of the India HIV/AIDS Alliance […]Read More

8
July
2012

Advocacy, BlogCelebrating the Third Anniversary of the Right to Love

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Three years ago, on July 2nd, 2009, the Delhi High Court handed down a landmark judgment, deciding that sexual acts between consenting adults of the same sex would no longer […]Read More

2
July
2012

Advocacy, BlogGoing Beyond HIV : Fighting for Social Entitlements for the MSM, Transgender and Hijra Community

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In the course of their work with members of the MSM, transgender and hijra (MTH) community, Pehchan team members have become all too familiar with the constant discrimination faced by community […]Read More

12
June
2012

Action, BlogA Beacon of Hope in the Fight Against Child Marriage : One Girl’s Story

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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

8
June
2012

Action, BlogGetting People to Talk About Sex: Youth groups raise awareness about reproductive health and rights of young people

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The 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

6
June
2012

Advocacy, BlogUS State Department’s latest Human Rights Report details the status of LGBT rights around the world

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“As Secretary, I have worked with my superb team on advancing human rights in a 21st century landscape, focusing on new frontiers even as we stand up against age-old abuses.  Where […]Read More

25
May
2012

Advocacy, Blog“Is it a sin to be born a hijra?” Transgenders fight for civil rights in New Delhi

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Members of the transgender community attended a public hearing in New Delhi to demand access to social inclusion and justice. Alliance India’s Simran Shaikh was present at the public hearing […]Read More

15
May
2012