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As a person from a trans community in the past and today must face societal and systemic challenges, the center shall be effective in providing counseling on an individual/group basis.

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the centre has its exclusive focus on career advancement especially within the Hijra community( which has been long neglected in our history and often faced historical injustices) as well as trans community, with its special emphasis on jobs, business, financial litracy etc.

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the centre would have a dedicate testing centre for the community members to have access to their health and wellness especially related to HIV/STI

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the center shall be dedicate to impart a safe space for the community to creat a space for members to interact and have a sense of belonging.

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helping the community through law enforcement, engagement, legal rights

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Some programs will focus on providing guidance to find inclusive long-term care facilities or home-based care services.

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Elderly queer programs may offer educational workshops, cultural competency training for service providers, and resources to educate the wider community about LGBTQ+ aging issues. This helps raise awareness and foster understanding and inclusion.

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These programs often advocate for the rights and well-being of LGBTQ+ seniors. They may provide legal assistance, guidance on navigating housing and employment discrimination, and support in accessing government benefits and entitlements.

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Elderly queer programs often offer social activities, support groups, and events specifically tailored to the needs and interests of LGBTQ+ seniors.

These gatherings provide opportunities for connection, combat social isolation, and create safe spaces for older adults to share their experiences.

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LGBTQ+ aging programs may focus on promoting physical and mental well-being by offering health education, fitness classes, and counseling services.

They may also collaborate with healthcare providers who are knowledgeable about LGBTQ+ health issues and can offer inclusive care.

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These laws aim to protect queer individuals from discrimination in areas such as employment, housing, education, and public services. They promote equal treatment and help create a more inclusive society.

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Social welfare programs may include training sessions for service providers, educators, and healthcare professionals to improve their understanding and sensitivity towards queer individuals, thus ensuring they receive appropriate care and support.

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LGBTQ+ community centers often serve as hubs for social support, cultural events, educational programs, and recreational activities. These spaces provide a sense of belonging and connection for queer individuals.

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Some programs provide career counseling, job training, and employment support to help queer individuals overcome workplace discrimination and secure stable employment opportunities.

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Once a month, dry rations will be handed out to people in need from the community.

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As a person from the ASEXUAL community has faced societal and systemic challenges, the center shall be effective in providing counseling on an individual/group basis.

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SCHOOLS
COLLEGES

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the centre has its exclusive focus on career advancement with its special emphasis on jobs, business, financial litracy etc.

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1. Breaking Barriers Campaign (Safe Space Programs)

2. LGBTQIA+ Support Groups

3. Inclusive Curriculum

4. Guests Speakers & Workshops

5. Professional Development for Teachers

6. Anti Bullying Campaigns

7. Gender Neutral Facilities & Policies

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1. LGBTQIA+ Resource Center

2. Queer Student Alliances

3. Gender Neutral Housing

4. Safe Zone Training

5. LGBTQIA+ Scholarships & Grants

6. LGBTQIA+ Health Services

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The Centre's legal aid program aims to actively support the LGBTQIA+ community in matters of legal nature.

Offering help support in areas such as name changes and documentation work for transgender or non-binary individuals.

Confidential consultations for legal guidance.

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the center shall be dedicate to impart a safe space for the community to creat a space for members to interact and have a sense of belonging.

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The Center's Legal Research Program has a primary focus on advancing legal knowledge.

Through extensive research efforts, it aims to deepen understanding of key legal issues and contribute to the development of legal theories, practices, and policies.

By monitoring legal trends, examining legal challenges, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, the program seeks to inform legal practice, influence policy reforms,

contribute to the overall advancement of a just and equitable legal system.

This will be done with the support of staff, law students, volunteers, and interns.

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According to research, LGBTQIA+ members experience domestic violence at equal or greater rates than their heterosexual peers. In recognition of the complexity of this public health issue, The center aims to help those who do harm to choose healthier behaviors.

The center will deliver direct victim services while also bringing attention to the lack of appropriate services

Develop effective strategies to ensure broader availability of LGBTQIA+ affirming survivor services.

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The Centre's Sex Workers Program is committed to promoting the rights of Indian sex workers.

Oppose the criminalization and other legal oppression of sex work and support its recognition as work.

Advocate for universal access to health services, including primary health care, HIV, and sexual and reproductive health services.

Speak out about violence against sex workers, including violence from police, institutions, clients, and intimate partners, while challenging the myth that sex work is inherently gender-based violence.

Oppose human rights abuses, including coercive programming, mandatory testing, raids, and forced rehabilitation.

Challenge stigma and discrimination against sex workers, their families and partners, and others involved in sex work.

Advocate for the economic empowerment and social inclusion of sex workers as sex workers.

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The program aims to offer families and carers of LGBTQI+ individuals living with HIV, the tools they need to respond to the challenges posed by HIV infection. The program will provide the families with access to medical and nursing care, psychosocial support, legal aid, and capacity-building workshops.

The program's efforts will include ration distribution, education, medical care, and the provision of other supplies, are centered on continuing to help clients. In order to assist clients in finding stable jobs, it will also offer small loans and entrepreneurial chances to them.

The Program will assist individuals in overcoming challenges and regaining a sense of normalcy by providing ongoing support.

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Each family brings different dynamics, experiences, and
strengths to learning that their child is lesbian, gay, bisexual,
or transgender. Some families can quickly learn to support their LGBT children. Others need individual support to adjust to having a gay or transgender child. Some need counseling, and others may need family therapy. Through this program we the Centre will help families of LGBTQI+ individuals.

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The Centre will have programs and services to help LGBTQI+ individuals struggling with substance abuse. Some of the services will include-

Individual therapy

De-addiction methodology

Support groups

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the center has its exclusive focus on career advancement for only those sex workers who are actively looking for an opportunity with its special emphasis on jobs, business, financial literacy, etc.

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the center shall be dedicate to impart a safe space for the community to creat a space for members to interact and have a sense of belonging.

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the sex worker community has faced societal and systemic challenges, the center shall be effective in providing counseling on an individual/group basis.

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helping the community through law enforcement, engagement, legal rights

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the centre would have a dedicate testing centre for the community members to have access to their health and wellness especially related to HIV/STI.

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Teaching organisations for capacity budding, often healthcare institutions,NGO's.

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Training NGOs/agencies that worked in the fields of adolescent RSH, initially in Delhi-NCT, expanding to all of india.

Training imparted on Sex and Sexuality, Counseling, and Testing.

3-day long training, with follow-ups, post 3 months and evaluations post 4 months.

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Raise awareness and foster understanding and acceptance of individuals with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. It involves educating and challenging biases to create inclusive environments where everyone is respected and valued, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Training different institutions like police, NHRC etc. to be sensitive towards the LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY.

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This involves certifying Professional from various backgrounds to be sensitive towards the LGBTQIA+ community.
This often includes Doctors, Psychologists, yoga therapists etc.

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History of the LGBTQIA+ community and their shared and individual struggles.

Related books and literature, audio and Video library on the LGBTQIA+ community.

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QueerTalks will be our initiative to reach out and connect with people across India. We will be preparing and filming the series that will include guest speakers and subject experts every month. We will launch a YouTube channel that would include video series on a wide range of queer issues such as: Sexuality, Mental Health, Legal Rights, love, Queer Icons,
Discrimination, Indian Mythology, etc.

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The mission is to engage with the society at large, in order to increase understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community, both in terms of contemporary issues and long-standing queer history. This is a fun event for corporations, NGOs, educational institutions, and the general public to interact in a new way with LGBTQIA+ information.
These walks would include:

Visits to various sites of Queer Significance in Delhi.

Group discussions

Socialization

Food stops

We hope to expand Queer Walks nationwide to cover a wider range of Indian history.

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Drag shows

Community Engagement

Art therapists

Dance groups

Open Mic nights

Culinary art program

Gallery

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Be the change: The support group for members of the LGBTQIA+ community living with HIV.

Transmilan: The support group for the Trans and non-binary community. It will be a safe space exclusively for trans and non-binary individuals.

Sangini: The support group for woXen who are into woXen that shall impart a safe space for them.

Queerkhana: Queer Khana aims to provide a safe, confidential space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community to come together, share their experiences, and receive support.

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We believe that entrepreneurship is the key to creating a thriving community. We will offer a variety of programs, including one-on-one business consulting and coaching, a new entrepreneur training program, business workshops, and the Queer Street Marketplace.

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Financial Education: Tailored programming and education on housing and financial wellness. Programs include our first-time homebuyer and rental services, small business consulting, and free financial coaching through the Smart Money Coaching program.

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This will be the center's volunteering program. Centre’s team of community organizers fighting to protect and expand the rights of the LGBTQ community.

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The Naz Dost helpline will be available 7 days of the week, 10AM to 8PM.

Callers can seek support on understanding their sexuality, coming out with their identity, relationship issues, safe sex practices, testing for HIV and addressing issues of discrimination.

Naz India also offers counseling support to the families of the community members.

5 in-house trained counsellors/Volunteers will man the lines.

All our volunteers will be LGBTQ+.

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Promoting awareness and cultivating empathy for individuals with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. This program encompasses the dissemination of knowledge.

Actively confronting prejudices in order to establish inclusive settings where every person is esteemed and appreciated, irrespective of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

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women have faced societal and systemic challenges, the center shall be effective in providing counseling on an individual/group basis.

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The mental health services staff of the LGBTQI+ Center specialize in providing support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and welcome all cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Two Naz trained counsellors will be available at the Centre, 7 days a week from 11.00 AM to 7 PM.

Issues including - depression, anxiety, relationships, HIV, substance abuse, domestic/intimate partner abuse and violence, and coming out support.

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the centre would have a dedicate testing centre for the community members to have access to their health and wellness especially related to HIV/STI

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helping the community through law enforcement, engagement, legal rights

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the center shall be dedicate to impart a safe space for the community to creat a space for members to interact and have a sense of belonging.

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the centre has its exclusive focus on career advancement with its special emphasis on jobs, business, financial litracy etc.

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LGBTQ family counseling is a type of therapy that is designed to help LGBTQ individuals and their families deal with the unique challenges they face due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The goals of LGBTQ family counseling may include improving relationships within the family, addressing issues related to coming out, exploring gender identity or expression, and building support networks within the LGBTQ community.

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Psychiatric consultations will be available, based on a referral by one of our staff counselors.

These professionals will include masters and doctoral-level staff (both licensed and license-eligible) and pre- and post-graduate masters and doctoral-level trainees, interns, and practicum students. .

Our in-house counsellors will make referrals to Queer affirmative clinical psychologists in need for additional support.

Two certified psychologist will be available at Centre two days a week each, either on paid or volunteering basis.

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Helping community members find stable employment in supportive workplaces
We see employment as a basic right for LGBTQ individuals. We will offer a range of services, events, and workshops tailored to support participants’ job searches and networking opportunities.

Career Advancement workshops for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Career Mela: to help members of the LGBTQIA+ community find jobs and connect them with recruiters.

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The Centre will tie up with other expert mental health organizations to make referrals for psychological and psychiatric assistance in cases with need for additional support.
These sessions will either be free of cost or on a sliding scale.

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As an LGBTQ survivor of sexual violence, you may face many of the same emotions and challenges as other survivors, but also might encounter additional hurdles.
The centre will offer individual counseling service to survivors of sexual violence and abuse.

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The Center will offer free, fast, and comprehensive testing for HIV and other STDs at the Naz Clinic.
Sexual health will be our priority at the Center, where you one always feel completely comfortable discussing whatever factors may be influencing their wellness.
In case someone tests positive for HIV or any other STDs, they are able to receive immediate care and treatment from the Centre.

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Whether one has recently tested positive for HIV or is a long-term survivor, there will be counseling available for all the Centre.
Our in-house counsellors will be trained to provide pre test and post test HIV counseling.
This counseling unit will be closely linked with the Naz clinic and the testing unit.

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The Centre will provide easy access to PrEp and PEP to LGBTQI+ individuals from Naz clinic.

The Center will encourage HIV-negative individuals with increased risk* of HIV to consider PrEP as another tool in reducing the risk of HIV infection.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a prescription medication for HIV-negative individuals that lowers the chances of HIV infection when taken daily. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is the practice of starting a month-long course of anti-HIV medications within 72 hours of possible exposure to the virus to prevent permanent infection. The medication keeps HIV from making copies of itself and spreading through your body.

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The Centre will provide HIV awareness trainings to raise awareness about HIV prevention.

The Centre will organise drives and events to raise awareness.

The Centre will provide access to condoms, PrEP and PEP.

The Centre will do outreach within the vulnerable groups of the community to connect them adequate treatment for HIV and STI.

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The program aims to offer families and carers of LGBTQI+ individuals living with HIV, the tools they need to respond to the challenges posed by HIV infection. The program will provide the families with access to medical and nursing care, psychosocial support, legal aid, and capacity-building workshops.

The program's efforts will include ration distribution, education, medical care, and the provision of other supplies, are centered on continuing to help clients. In order to assist clients in finding stable jobs, it will also offer small loans and entrepreneurial chances to them.

The Program will assist individuals in overcoming challenges and regaining a sense of normalcy by providing ongoing support.

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The Center’s research program is focused on advancing scientific knowledge about the prevention, intervention, and treatment of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases especially among queer individuals.

This will be done in collaboration with academic institutions, including top medical colleges and government agencies.

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An internship program for graduate or post-grad students who are passionate about working with LGBTQI+ individuals and developing expertise in treating LGBTQI+ people.

The Centre will regularly invite applications for the Center’s long term and short term Mental Health Services Trainee/Internship Program.

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In addition to access to individual counseling the Centre will extend support through support groups exclusively for survivors of sexual abuse.

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LGBT people frequently cite law enforcement as unhelpful sources of assistance in addressing cases of IPV (Intimate Partner Violence) and Sexual abuse.
The Centre will help LGBTQI+ individuals access law agencies.

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Directory of queer affirmative resources in various areas.

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eg. Computer courses, English language, economic empowerment, etc.

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The Centre will help connect trans and non-binary individuals with health insurance programs at low premiums to cover hormonal therapy, SRS and a host of other issues.

The Centre will also connect same sex couples access benefits of insurance plans that cover same sex partners.

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LGBTQIA+ individuals often report that law enforcement agencies are unhelpful when it comes to addressing cases of abuse or violence, and have been unaccommodating towards name changes,

The center will assist LGBTQIA+ people to have access to queer affirmative law agencies

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CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC & PRIVATE AGENCIES 

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CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC & PRIVATE AGENCIES 

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This program aims to offer consultation and technical assistance to public and private agencies looking to implement best practices to serve the LGBTQIA+ community.

The consultation serves as a valuable platform for agencies to build their capacity and identify ways to incorporate meaningful individual, institutional, and systemic transformations aimed at enhancing protections and achieving better permanency outcomes for LGBTQIA+ individuals.