Category: LGBTQIA+ : Proud Queer Muslim

  • Connectedness & Community – Ali Raza Khan Journey with UNICEF Global Partnership for Adolescent and Young Key Populations

    Connectedness & Community – Ali Raza Khan Journey with UNICEF Global Partnership for Adolescent and Young Key Populations

    It was an honor to be invited by the UNICEF-led Global Partnership for Adolescents and Young Key Populations (Global ayKP Partnership) to speak at their recent event. The topic, “Connectedness & Community,” resonates deeply with the work we are doing on the ground in Pakistan for children and young people living with HIV and other…

  • Mental Health and Global Health

    Mental Health and Global Health

    The importance of mental health in global health, particularly during a pandemic, cannot be overstated. Mental health plays a critical role in overall well-being and is intricately connected to physical health, social functioning, and the ability to cope with challenges and adversity. Here are some key reasons why mental health should be prioritized in global…

  • My Journey as a Member of the UNAIDS Global Advisory Group

    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,…

  • Ali Raza Khan Joins UNAIDS Global Advisory Group on Monitoring the 30-80-60 Targets

    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…

  • Living in Fear: The Struggles of LGBTQ+ Individuals in Pakistan

    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…

  • World AIDS Day 2021 an interview with Ali Raza Khan :  HIV HERO Award Laureate 2021

    World AIDS Day 2021 an interview with Ali Raza Khan : HIV HERO Award Laureate 2021

    HIV HERO Supported by APCOM Community Partner – APN+ Ali Raza Khan Pakistan My name is Ali Raza Khan and I’m a 28-year-old PLHIV activist working for my community. I live in Multan, a small but culturally rich town of Pakistan also known as the City of Saints. I come from a poor family living in…

  • Eamonn Murphy’s Testimony for Ali Raza Khan

    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,…

  • From Pakistan to The Youth PACT: Ali Raza Khan Joined the Global Movement

    From Pakistan to The Youth PACT: Ali Raza Khan Joined the Global Movement

    Good to have you talk to us, and welcome to The PACT interview series: can you tell us about yourself, maybe the ones we do not know yet. My name is Ali Raza Khan, a young person living with HIV community member working for sexual and gender minorities and people living with HIV and gay…