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My Journey as a Member of the UNAIDS Global Advisory Group
Hey there! 🌟 I wanted to share some exciting and important news with you all. In May 2023, I was invited to join the UNAIDS Global Advisory Group on Monitoring the 30-80-60 Targets. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a member of this incredible team. As an HIV-positive gay activist from Pakistan,…
First Meeting of the UNAIDS Global Advisory Group on Monitoring the 30-80-60 Targets: A Robust Start
On May 10th, 2023, the UNAIDS Global Advisory Group on Monitoring the 30-80-60 Targets convened for their first meeting. This group, composed of global stakeholders dedicated to advancing the fight against HIV, gathered to discuss the development of a monitoring framework for the ambitious 30-80-60 targets set in the 2021 Political Declaration on HIV and…
Ali Raza Khan Joins UNAIDS Global Advisory Group on Monitoring the 30-80-60 Targets
Ali Raza Khan, an HIV-positive gay activist from Pakistan, has been invited to join the UNAIDS Global Advisory Group on Monitoring the 30-80-60 Targets. This esteemed group comprises global stakeholders dedicated to advancing the fight against HIV. Ali’s involvement marks a significant step towards ensuring the voices of young HIV-positive gay individuals and sex workers…
Communities Delegation to the Global Fund Board appoints Mr Ali Raza Khan as Alternate Board Member
Tuesday, 25th January 2022The Communities Delegation of people living with and affected by HIV, TB and malaria (Communities Delegation) to the Global Fund Board has the pleasure to announce the appointment of Mr Javier Hourcade as the Board Member and Mr Ali Raza Khan as the Alternate Board Member. The constituency confirmed and welcomed the…
Living in Fear: The Struggles of LGBTQ+ Individuals in Pakistan
As an HIV-positive gay activist from Pakistan, my life has been a constant battle against societal norms and prejudices. My name is Ali Raza Khan, and I have faced numerous challenges simply for being who I am. Recently, I found myself in Islamabad, staying with my fellow colleague Nayab Ali, a transgender police officer and…
Eamonn Murphy’s Testimony for Ali Raza Khan
In a heartfelt testimony during a UN high-level meeting debrief for young people living with HIV and young key populations, Eamonn Murphy, UNAIDS Director for Regional Support Teams for Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe and Central Asia regions, extended his appreciation for Ali Raza Khan’s remarkable activism. Ali Raza Khan, a HIV positive gay activist,…
National Stop Bullying Day 2020 : A Call to Action from Ali Raza Khan
National Stop Bullying Day, observed annually, serves as a crucial reminder of the pervasive issue of bullying and its detrimental effects on mental health. In 2020, this day took on even greater significance as the world grappled with the challenges of increased online interactions and the rise of cyberbullying. Ali Raza Khan, a dedicated mental…
THE DAY I WAS DIGNOSED HIV AND STARTED MY ARV TREATMENT
19th April 2019: THE DAY I WAS DIGNOSED HIV AND STARTED MY ARV TREATMENT Hi, I’m Raza, a young non-binary from Pakistan. I have completed my post-graduation and planning for a PhD from a PLHIV friendly country because I am from the YPLHIV community and I’m not shy to tell that however It wasn’t always…
I AM NOT MORE SHY TO TELL AND SPEAK ABOUT MY HIV STATUS AND JOURNEY
Hi, I’m Ali Raza Khan 27 years old young boy from Pakistan. I am from PLHIV community and I’m not shied to tell that however It wasn’t always like that. There were bad times when I was not well mentally and physically. I remember that it was a kind of normal thing for my family…
Youth Activism on World AIDS Day 2016 : Ali Raza Khan’s Message of Awareness
On World AIDS Day 2016, the Hamqadam Youth Participation for Empowerment (HYPE) team in Multan came together to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. With the support of Rutgers WPF Pakistan, this passionate group of young activists aimed to educate their community and combat the stigma associated with HIV. Among them was Ali Raza Khan, a 24-year-old…