Originally posted by: SarafWasima
Thanks a ton for explaining this in detail! Its pretty much more clear to me now ❤️
I'm glad you wanted to know more!
ABVA - AIDS Bhedbhav Virodhi Andolan was the first HIV/AIDS activist movement in India, founded in 1988 in New Delhi. The group received popular recognition with the publication of its pioneering report "Less than Gay" in 1991. Through this report, ABVA advocated for civil rights of LGBTQ people to include same sex marriage, LGBT parenting, and the decriminalization of homosexuality through the repeal of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code.In 1994, ABVA filed the first petition challenging the constitutionality of Section 377 in the Delhi High Court, in order to challenge prison authorities' ban on condom distribution.
ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) - New York is an international, grassroots political group working to end the AIDS pandemic. The group works to improve the lives of people with AIDS through direct action, medical research, treatment and advocacy, and working to change legislation and public policies. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACT_UP
Treatment Action Campaign - South Africa tac.org.za TAC engages in monitoring, advocacy, and campaigning within the healthcare system to ensure that all public healthcare users can access quality and dignified healthcare – and that all people with HIV and TB can access prevention, treatment, care, and support services.
AIDS Memorial Quilt - US The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt is an enormous memorial to celebrate the lives of people who have died of AIDS-related causes. Weighing an estimated 54 tons, it is the largest piece of community folk art in the world as of 2020.

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