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Behind Masks or Out and Loud: Gay Marchers Break New Ground
The Guardian - New Delhi, 6/30/2008
The setting up of advocacy groups and helplines in recent years has given India`s homosexuals a voice and some solace, but they are still largely a hidden and persecuted community.
It was with a mixture of defiance and celebration that several hundred participants in New Delhi`s first gay pride parade rallied through the capital on Sunday, beating drums, shouting slogans and waving rainbow-striped pride flags.
You Can`t Avoid Politics If You Really Want to Fight AIDS
Reuters AlertNet - London, UK, 6/30/2008
If the world`s really going to prevent HIV gaining any more ground, a lot of countries will need to have the courage to admit that certain marginalised groups in society do exist, have the same rights as other citizens, and need support when it comes to HIV prevention.
Kalyani Chosen Among Best Communication Strategies on HIV/AIDS in Asia
Indiantelevision.com - Mumbai, India, 6/30/2008
Doordarshan’s weekly programme on health issues ‘Kalyani’ has been selected by the Asian Media Information Communication Centre Singapore, as the best communication strategy on HIV/AIDS from India.
The Women`s International Perspective - Monterey, USA, 6/30/2008
Social and psychological discrimination appeared in an Indian courtroom on April 3, 2005, when minutes before sentencing was due, a convicted rapist offered his victim a marriage proposal.
