Year: 2024
A Guide for HIV Positive Refugees in Finland
In this year’s blog series, we present the writings of Hivpoint’s Health Buddies 2024 in which they reflect on their own journey in promoting sexual health. Health Buddies spread knowledge about sexual rights and sexual health including HIV and other STIs in migrant and refugee communities. Let us present to you our wonderful Health Buddy Ali…
From Pakistan to Finland – My Journey as a Health Buddy and an HIV-positive Gay Activist
In this year’s blog series, we present the writings of Hivpoint’s Health Buddies 2024 in which they reflect on their own journey in promoting sexual health. Health Buddies spread knowledge about sexual rights and sexual health, including HIV and other STIs, in migrant and refugee communities. Let us present to you our wonderful Health Buddy Ali Raza…
Ali Raza Khan World AIDS Day 2024 Discussion with APCOM
Recently Asia Pacific Coalition of Men Having Sex with Men or APCOM had asked me for small interview on World AIDS Day 2024. Below is my discussion with them. Brief bio of yourself Ali Raza Khan is a young HIV positive gay activist from Pakistan working for the community since 2015, focused on SRHR, HIV,…
World AIDS Day WAD 2024 Ali Raza Khan blog on Asia Pacific Coalition of MSM APCOM
Contributor:Ali Raza KhanHIV HERO Award recipient 2021 Ali Raza Khan is a young HIV positive gay activist from Pakistan working for the community since 2015, focused on SRHR, HIV, AIDS prevention and peace. He has worked with multiple local, national and international organizations for the rights of people living with HIV, men having sex with…
My Pakistan: A Mosaic with Missing Queer Pieces – An LGBTQ+ Perspective
Today, I want to talk about something personal, something many of us in Pakistan navigate in the shadows: being LGBTQ+. Dating? Forget it. Public displays of affection? A recipe for trouble. Even within families, the pressure to conform can be immense. So, we build our lives in the margins, finding solace in online spaces and…
Ali Raza Khan Member UNAIDS Advisory Group on Monitoring the 30-80-60 Participated in Financial Data meeting
Exploring Financial Data as a Proxy for Monitoring Community-Led HIV Response This discussion focuses on the use of financial data to monitor the effectiveness of community-led HIV response efforts, specifically in relation to the 30-18-60 targets. The conversation builds upon a previous discussion in March, where Deepak presented initial findings on using financing data for…
A Crucial Meeting with UNAIDS: Advocating for Sustained HIV Funding
Hello everyone, Ali Raza Khan here. As an HIV-positive gay activist and the founder of Pride Pakistan, I am dedicated to advocating for the rights and well-being of individuals living with HIV. Today, I had the privilege of meeting with key members of the UNAIDS team, including Angeli Achrekar, Deputy Executive Director for the Programme,…
Empowering Communities: Understanding the UNAIDS 30-60-80 Targets in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
The fight against HIV/AIDS has seen tremendous progress in recent years. However, achieving the ambitious goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 requires innovative strategies and a focus on empowering the communities most affected by the virus. This is where the UNAIDS 30-60-80 targets come into play. What are the UNAIDS 30-60-80 Targets? The…
Ali Raza Khan’s Role in the IAS Regional Members’ Meeting: A Voice for Change
As an HIV-positive gay activist from Pakistan, my participation in the International AIDS Society (IAS) Regional Members’ Meeting is more than just a personal commitment. It represents the collective voice of marginalized communities striving for better healthcare and inclusivity. Being a proud member of the IAS since 2019, I have been actively engaged in its…
Ali Raza Khan äußert sich: Für LGBTQ+-Rechte in Pakistan eintreten
In einem kürzlichen Interview mit Qlub Queer erzählte Ali Raza Khan, ein HIV-positiver schwuler Aktivist aus Pakistan, seine eindringliche Geschichte über seinen Kampf für Gleichberechtigung und die Entkriminalisierung von LGBTQ+-Personen in einem Land, in dem gleichgeschlechtliche Beziehungen kriminalisiert sind. „Hallo, mein Name ist Ali Raza Khan und ich bin ein HIV-positiver schwuler Aktivist aus Pakistan,…
Ali Raza Khan s’exprime : il défend les droits des LGBTQ+ au Pakistan
Dans une récente interview avec Qlub Queer, Ali Raza Khan, un activiste gay séropositif du Pakistan, a partagé son histoire poignante de lutte pour l’égalité et la décriminalisation des personnes LGBTQ+ dans un pays où les relations homosexuelles sont criminalisées. « Bonjour, je m’appelle Ali Raza Khan et je suis un activiste gay séropositif du…
Ali Raza Khan Speaks Out: Advocating for LGBTQ+ Rights in Pakistan
In a recent interview with Qlub Queer, Ali Raza Khan, a HIV-positive gay activist from Pakistan, shared his powerful story of fighting for equality and the decriminalization of LGBTQ+ people in a country where same-sex relationships are criminalized. ” Hi, my name is Ali Raza Khan and I am a HIV positive gay activist from…
Decoding Food Labels: Ali Raza Khan at the World Food Forum 2024 Asia and the Pacific Regional Assembly Workshop
Ali Raza Khan, a young HIV positive food expert and minorities rights activist from Pakistan, virtually participated in the Asia and the Pacific Regional Assembly Workshop during the World Food Forum 2024. The session, YA06, held on October 16, 2024 at Ethiopia Room at FAO headquarter, was an enlightening discussion on the importance of food…
A Milestone Moment: Ali Raza Khan’s Participation in the World Food Forum 2024
I am excited to share that I, Ali Raza Khan, had the honor of participating in the World Food Forum 2024, hosted by the World Food Organisation (FAO) at their headquarters in Rome, Italy The event took place from October 14th to 18th, 2024, and featured a variety of sessions focused on youth engagement in…
United Vision HIV Awareness Session with Ali Raza Khan
Ali Raza Khan, a renowned HIV positive gay activist, will be delivering an online awareness session as part of the HIVPoint.fi Health Buddy 2024 volunteer program. This crucial event is organized in collaboration with UnitedVision.fi and aims to educate and empower individuals about HIV. Join the session on October 17, 2024, at 14:00 (EEST) via…
Raising Voices for Food Security and Climate Resilience at the World Food Forum 2024
The World Food Forum 2024 is a pivotal event addressing the intertwined challenges of food security and climate change. This year, Ali Raza Khan is honored to join global leaders, experts, and advocates at the FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, with a primary focus on Global Youth Action. Ali Raza Khan’s journey in this field…
Advocate for Change: A Journey to the World Food Forum 2024
I am thrilled to announce that I have been invited to the prestigious FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, to attend the international conference, World Food Forum 2024. It’s an incredible honor to participate in this significant event, particularly focusing on Global Youth Action, a cause close to my heart. As a dedicated member of civil…
Breaking Barriers: An Inclusive Approach to HIV Advocacy and Community Leadership
In the dynamic sphere of global health and human rights, fostering inclusive and comprehensive approaches is paramount. During the last week of October 2024, I had the distinct honor of participating in an online consultation held on 2nd October 2024, orchestrated by the Love Alliance Partnership in collaboration with STOPAIDS, WACI Health, and the Global…
Ali Raza Khan Advocates for Key Populations at the Communities Delagation to the Global Fund Board’s Lusaka Agenda Discussion
The Communities Delegation to the Board of the Global Fund recently convened to discuss the Lusaka Agenda, a pivotal initiative aimed at enhancing the involvement and engagement of key populations in the fight against HIV, TB, and malaria. Among the passionate voices at this discussion was Ali Raza Khan, an HIV-positive activist from Pakistan. Ali’s…
The Impact of Climate Change on People Living with HIV, Men Having Sex with Men and Gay Communities in Pakistan: Insights from the AIDS 2024 Conference
Munich, Germany – At the AIDS 2024 conference, Ali Raza Khan, founder of Pride Pakistan, delivered a compelling speech on the intersection of climate change and its effects on people living with HIV, gay men, and men who have sex with men (MSM). His presentation highlighted the severe impacts of climate change on these vulnerable…