Category: Health Advocasy : All About Health
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The Playground of Hidden Tales
The Playground of Hidden Tales: Protecting Innocent Stories Children in rural and controlled environments often learn very early which parts of their lives they are allowed to show and which they must keep secret. During a documentation project in a village, I spent time listening to local youth share their daily stories. Many of these…
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The Waiting Room
The first day and The Waiting Room: Fear, Adherence, and the Universal List The modern clinic is a strange, fluorescent environment where profound human tragedies unfold inside plain spaces. My digital composition, The Waiting Room, directly confronts this clinical reality. The setting is modeled after an NACP clinic, capturing the precise moment a new patient…
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At the Edge of Being
At the Edge of Being: Visualizing Mental Health in Times of Crisis The psychological impact of medical trauma is frequently ignored in favor of treating physical symptoms. In At the Edge of Being, I bring the hidden, dark realities of mental health struggles directly to the forefront. This work confronts the thoughts of despair and…
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Strings of the Status
From Sketch to Screen: Pulling the Metaphorical “Strings of the Status” Art has the unique capacity to evolve over time, much like our own healing journeys. Strings of the Status began its life long ago as a raw, personal ink sketch in a notebook. Years later, I returned to this archival image, transforming it into…
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Beyond the Diagnosis: Launching Ali’s Treatment Trek
For over 15 years, my life has been a journey through shadows and light. I have faced the sterile walls of HIV clinics, the heavy silence of societal stigma in the streets of Multan, and finally, the bright lights of global advocacy stages. But how do I share a 15-year journey with someone who hasn’t…
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Play U=U Shield of Science: A New Interactive Artivism Experience by Ali Raza Khan
As a gay individual living with HIV and a dedicated activist in Pakistan, my work has always sat at the intersection of research, activism, and art. Today, I am proud to announce the latest piece of my digital “Artivism” portfolio: The U=U Shield of Science Game. In a country where HIV stigma is often fueled…
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Communities Delegation Meets ahead of 53rd Global Fund Board Meeting
Held in Geneva I participated in the Communities Delegation preparation meeting as member of the delegation ahead of the 53rd global fund board meeting. The importance of meeting is significance after the pull out of US from major global entities they were funding. This brings the The Global Fund for HIV TB and Malaria programs…
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Global AIDS Strategy and Digital Health innovations Including Artificial Intelligence : An Interview with UNAIDS Consultant
Digital technology is in many ways a new frontier that is increasingly part of our everyday lives making the perspectives, experiences and lessons learned from key population communities and civil society even more crucial to ground and inform this report. As a leading expert at the global, regional and national level, I was invited by…
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Celebrating the Achievements of The Youth PACT in 2024
In 2024, the Youth PACT Partnership did a lot of Impactful work led by young people. In this article, we share some of the essential highlights of the year 2024. Empowering Youth Through the UPROOT Scorecard Program In 2024, The Youth PACT Partnership successfully implemented the UPROOT Scorecard Program in over six countries in collaboration…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…