Calling for a continued and expanded effort to protect and support Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM), transgender and ‘hijra' community in the country, the India HIV/AIDS Alliance (Alliance India) has emphasised the need for sustained investment and support to ensure that the spotlight is on this marginalised group.
In the run-up to the celebrations of World AIDS Day observed on December 1, India HIV/AIDS Alliance (Alliance India) organised a session on Tuesday that saw participation of over 200 people including television personalities, activists, policy-makers and people living with HIV who shared their experiences and pledged their support to the cause.
The theme for World AIDS Day 2011 is “Getting to Zero: Zero New HIV Infections, Zero Discrimination and Zero AIDS-related Death”. Reflecting this global goal, the event saw speeches, cultural performances by community members and the launch of a new set of “Pehchân” advocacy posters. The evening also included a short dramatic performance based on a mother's discovery of her son's homosexuality.
