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    • So we will give an ultimatum till 12afternoon tomorrow, if there is no intervention or remedy regarding the Binnis matter then we will protest in front of SWASTHA BHAWAN till with immediate effect.

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    • Re: Shameless and Redeculas incident phase in goverment Hospital todayDear All,



      Further to my mail dated 9th & 10th July, 2011 we could not proceed with
      ...
      The treatment of Ms. Binni on Saturday and Sunday being a weekend and there

      Was no service available from the Hospital?



      Today when we went to SSKM Hospital and requested the concerned person to take care of her and also requested for urgent treatment, since her health condition was detoriating alarmingly within two days, when we tried to intervene in the hospital and seeking permission to admit her, though there was very heavy rush in the hospital at that time, at very moment the hospital authorities forcefully dragged me out of the concerned department and literally harassed me in front of the visiting crowds and used abusive(Regarding my sexuality and Identity) language and also insulted me a lot.



      After the incident I personally went to Bhowanipore Police Station and lodged a GD No.AS 9T1 dt. 11.7.2011 at 2.55 pm against the concerned authorities of SSKM hospital, but till now no action has been taken yet.



      I am writing this mail to draw attention to all my friends, funding agencies and stake-holders who are actively involved with the legal rights and most of them are doing their duties by making phone calls, most of them are mere spectators and don’t even show little bit of humanity towards the suffering patient. I am really shocked with the incident and could not even come out of the trauma of it and feeling very dejected and humiliated and in these condition, I don’t know how the poor Binni would be treated, since we are running out of the budget and have to bear the expenses from our own pocket, I don’t know how long can I fight against this mismanagement of the Health Department, but I will fight for her till my last breath.



      Last but not the least, I like to mention that the agencies like NACO, SAPCS, UN agencies, Global Fund, NGOs, Network have been actively involved with the service of the health of HIV/AIDS etc where the above agencies should have certain guidelines to help the CBO, but I don’t find any proper guideline where help from these above mentioned agencies should be intervened, where as most of the cases any expenses which we bear.

      We are not aware for your actual motive and also support you are entitled through which CBO’s like us will be benefited.



      So we will give an ultimatum till 12afternoon tomorrow, if there is no intervention or remedy regarding the Binnis matter then we will protest in front of SWASTHA BHAWAN till with immediate effect.



      Regards

      Ranjit Sinha

      Bandhan
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      about an hour ago · · ·
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    • Dear All,

      Sub: Shameless and Redeculas incident phase in goverment Hospital today

      Further to my mail dated 9th & 10th July, 2011 we could not proceed with
      ...The treatment of Ms. Binni on Saturday and Sunday being a weekend and there
      Was no service available from the Hospital?




      Today when we went to SSKM Hospital and requested the concerned person to take care of her and also requested for urgent treatment, since her health condition was detoriating alarmingly within two days, when we tried to intervene in the hospital and seeking permission to admit her, though there was very heavy rush in the hospital at that time, at very moment the hospital authorities forcefully dragged me out of the concerned department and literally harassed me in front of the visiting crowds and used abusive(Regarding my sexuality and Identity) language and also insulted me a lot.



      After the incident I personally went to Bhowanipore Police Station and lodged a GD No.AS 9T1 dt. 11.7.2011 at 2.55 pm against the concerned authorities of SSKM hospital, but till now no action has been taken yet.



      I am writing this mail to draw attention to all my friends, funding agencies and stake-holders who are actively involved with the legal rights and most of them are doing their duties by making phone calls, most of them are mere spectators and don’t even show little bit of humanity towards the suffering patient. I am really shocked with the incident and could not even come out of the trauma of it and feeling very dejected and humiliated and in these condition, I don’t know how the poor Binni would be treated, since we are running out of the budget and have to bear the expenses from our own pocket, I don’t know how long can I fight against this mismanagement of the Health Department, but I will fight for her till my last breath.



      Last but not the least, I like to mention that the agencies like NACO, SAPCS, UN agencies, Global Fund, NGOs, Network have been actively involved with the service of the health of HIV/AIDS etc where the above agencies should have certain guidelines to help the CBO, but I don’t find any proper guideline where help from these above mentioned agencies should be intervened, where as most of the cases any expenses which we bear.

      We are not aware for your actual motive and also support you are entitled through which CBO’s like us will be benefited.



      So we will give an ultimatum till 12afternoon tomorrow, if there is no intervention or remedy regarding the Binnis matter then we will protest in front of SWASTHA BHAWAN till with immediate effect.



      Regards

      Ranjit Sinha

      Bandhan
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    • Pranaadhika Sinha Devburman commented on their own post.
      Someone asked me today if i thought "Indians" could molest children. The person argued that "we", meaning "Indians", are not brought up with "loose morals" like those in the west, and therefore are unlikely to prey upon young children. Given that the indiv...idual is an educated, well-travelled adult, i was surprised, but willing to "prove" that abusers, and indeed, sexual violence as a whole, is not restricted by geographical, social, religious, economic or cultural differences. Was hoping that a few supporters from the group could help me dispel this common myth about "Indians not being capable of sexually-violent behavior". If permitted, I would be happy to share case studies and photographs of sexual predators who have been caught and charged with attempted abuse of minor children. Somsirsa Chatterjee Mansi Goenka Louis O Phoenix Durba Biswas Tannika Majumdar Sougata ChatterjeeSee More
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        • Rupali Grover Even if people do admit that it happens in Indian culture, they still think it's the "lower-class" people who do that.
          9 hours ago
        • Pranaadhika Sinha Devburman As they used to [and probably still do] with issues around HIV/AIDS. The rich say it is a "poor man's issue" and the poor say it is "restricted to the rich". Brilliant passing of the buck, i must say ! Bottomline : Outreach is to be inclusive, so do volunteer to translate our module into various languages. Elaan's overall objective is to be a multi-lingual support and advocacy structure for survivors of abuse.
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    • Dear All,

      Sub: Shameless and Redeculas incident phase in goverment Hospital Yestarday-11/7/2011

      Further to my mail dated 9th & 10th July, 2011 we could not proceed with
      ...The treatment of Ms. Binni on Saturday and Sunday being a weekend and there
      Was no service available from the Hospital?

      Today when we went to SSKM Hospital and requested the concerned person to take care of her and also requested for urgent treatment, since her health condition was detoriating alarmingly within two days, when we tried to intervene in the hospital and seeking permission to admit her, though there was very heavy rush in the hospital at that time, at very moment the hospital authorities forcefully dragged me out of the concerned department and literally harassed me in front of the visiting crowds and used abusive(Regarding my sexuality and Identity) language and also insulted me a lot.

      After the incident I personally went to Bhowanipore Police Station and lodged a GD No.AS 9T1 dt. 11.7.2011 at 2.55 pm against the concerned authorities of SSKM hospital, but till now no action has been taken yet.

      I am writing this mail to draw attention to all my friends, funding agencies and stake-holders who are actively involved with the legal rights and most of them are doing their duties by making phone calls, most of them are mere spectators and don’t even show little bit of humanity towards the suffering patient. I am really shocked with the incident and could not even come out of the trauma of it and feeling very dejected and humiliated and in these condition, I don’t know how the poor Binni would be treated, since we are running out of the budget and have to bear the expenses from our own pocket, I don’t know how long can I fight against this mismanagement of the Health Department, but I will fight for her till my last breath.

      Last but not the least, I like to mention that the agencies like NACO, SAPCS, UN agencies, Global Fund, NGOs, Network have been actively involved with the service of the health of HIV/AIDS etc where the above agencies should have certain guidelines to help the CBO, but I don’t find any proper guideline where help from these above mentioned agencies should be intervened, where as most of the cases any expenses which we bear.

      We are not aware for your actual motive and also support you are entitled through which CBO’s like us will be benefited.

      So we will give an ultimatum till 12afternoon tomorrow, if there is no intervention or remedy regarding the Binnis matter then we will protest in front of SWASTHA BHAWAN till with immediate effect.

      Regards

      Ranjit Sinha

      Bandhan
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      about an hour ago · · ·
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    • Dear All,

      Sub: Shameless and Redeculas incident phase in goverment Hospital Yestarday-11/7/2011

      Further to my mail dated 9th & 10th July, 2011 we could not proceed with
      ...The treatment of Ms. Binni on Saturday and Sunday being a weekend and there
      Was no service available from the Hospital?

      Today when we went to SSKM Hospital and requested the concerned person to take care of her and also requested for urgent treatment, since her health condition was detoriating alarmingly within two days, when we tried to intervene in the hospital and seeking permission to admit her, though there was very heavy rush in the hospital at that time, at very moment the hospital authorities forcefully dragged me out of the concerned department and literally harassed me in front of the visiting crowds and used abusive(Regarding my sexuality and Identity) language and also insulted me a lot.

      After the incident I personally went to Bhowanipore Police Station and lodged a GD No.AS 9T1 dt. 11.7.2011 at 2.55 pm against the concerned authorities of SSKM hospital, but till now no action has been taken yet.

      I am writing this mail to draw attention to all my friends, funding agencies and stake-holders who are actively involved with the legal rights and most of them are doing their duties by making phone calls, most of them are mere spectators and don’t even show little bit of humanity towards the suffering patient. I am really shocked with the incident and could not even come out of the trauma of it and feeling very dejected and humiliated and in these condition, I don’t know how the poor Binni would be treated, since we are running out of the budget and have to bear the expenses from our own pocket, I don’t know how long can I fight against this mismanagement of the Health Department, but I will fight for her till my last breath.

      Last but not the least, I like to mention that the agencies like NACO, SAPCS, UN agencies, Global Fund, NGOs, Network have been actively involved with the service of the health of HIV/AIDS etc where the above agencies should have certain guidelines to help the CBO, but I don’t find any proper guideline where help from these above mentioned agencies should be intervened, where as most of the cases any expenses which we bear.

      We are not aware for your actual motive and also support you are entitled through which CBO’s like us will be benefited.

      So we will give an ultimatum till 12afternoon tomorrow, if there is no intervention or remedy regarding the Binnis matter then we will protest in front of SWASTHA BHAWAN till with immediate effect.

      Regards

      Ranjit Sinha

      Bandhan
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      about an hour ago · · ·
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    • Dear All,

      Sub: Shameless and Redeculas incident phase in goverment Hospital Yestarday 11/7/2011

      Further to my mail dated 9th & 10th July, 2011 we could not proceed with
      ...The treatment of Ms. Binni on Saturday and Sunday being a weekend and there
      Was no service available from the Hospital?

      Today when we went to SSKM Hospital and requested the concerned person to take care of her and also requested for urgent treatment, since her health condition was detoriating alarmingly within two days, when we tried to intervene in the hospital and seeking permission to admit her, though there was very heavy rush in the hospital at that time, at very moment the hospital authorities forcefully dragged me out of the concerned department and literally harassed me in front of the visiting crowds and used abusive(Regarding my sexuality and Identity) language and also insulted me a lot.

      After the incident I personally went to Bhowanipore Police Station and lodged a GD No.AS 9T1 dt. 11.7.2011 at 2.55 pm against the concerned authorities of SSKM hospital, but till now no action has been taken yet.

      I am writing this mail to draw attention to all my friends, funding agencies and stake-holders who are actively involved with the legal rights and most of them are doing their duties by making phone calls, most of them are mere spectators and don’t even show little bit of humanity towards the suffering patient. I am really shocked with the incident and could not even come out of the trauma of it and feeling very dejected and humiliated and in these condition, I don’t know how the poor Binni would be treated, since we are running out of the budget and have to bear the expenses from our own pocket, I don’t know how long can I fight against this mismanagement of the Health Department, but I will fight for her till my last breath.

      Last but not the least, I like to mention that the agencies like NACO, SAPCS, UN agencies, Global Fund, NGOs, Network have been actively involved with the service of the health of HIV/AIDS etc where the above agencies should have certain guidelines to help the CBO, but I don’t find any proper guideline where help from these above mentioned agencies should be intervened, where as most of the cases any expenses which we bear.

      We are not aware for your actual motive and also support you are entitled through which CBO’s like us will be benefited.

      So we will give an ultimatum till 12afternoon tomorrow, if there is no intervention or remedy regarding the Binnis matter then we will protest in front of SWASTHA BHAWAN till with immediate effect.

      Regards

      Ranjit Sinha

      Bandhan
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      about an hour ago · · ·
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    • Dear All,

      Sub: Shameless and Redeculas incident phase in goverment Hospital today

      Further to my mail dated 9th & 10th July, 2011 we could not proceed with
      ...The treatment of Ms. Binni on Saturday and Sunday being a weekend and there
      Was no service available from the Hospital?

      Today when we went to SSKM Hospital and requested the concerned person to take care of her and also requested for urgent treatment, since her health condition was detoriating alarmingly within two days, when we tried to intervene in the hospital and seeking permission to admit her, though there was very heavy rush in the hospital at that time, at very moment the hospital authorities forcefully dragged me out of the concerned department and literally harassed me in front of the visiting crowds and used abusive(Regarding my sexuality and Identity) language and also insulted me a lot.

      After the incident I personally went to Bhowanipore Police Station and lodged a GD No.AS 9T1 dt. 11.7.2011 at 2.55 pm against the concerned authorities of SSKM hospital, but till now no action has been taken yet.

      I am writing this mail to draw attention to all my friends, funding agencies and stake-holders who are actively involved with the legal rights and most of them are doing their duties by making phone calls, most of them are mere spectators and don’t even show little bit of humanity towards the suffering patient. I am really shocked with the incident and could not even come out of the trauma of it and feeling very dejected and humiliated and in these condition, I don’t know how the poor Binni would be treated, since we are running out of the budget and have to bear the expenses from our own pocket, I don’t know how long can I fight against this mismanagement of the Health Department, but I will fight for her till my last breath.

      Last but not the least, I like to mention that the agencies like NACO, SAPCS, UN agencies, Global Fund, NGOs, Network have been actively involved with the service of the health of HIV/AIDS etc where the above agencies should have certain guidelines to help the CBO, but I don’t find any proper guideline where help from these above mentioned agencies should be intervened, where as most of the cases any expenses which we bear.

      We are not aware for your actual motive and also support you are entitled through which CBO’s like us will be benefited.

      So we will give an ultimatum till 12afternoon tomorrow, if there is no intervention or remedy regarding the Binnis matter then we will protest in front of SWASTHA BHAWAN till with immediate effect.

      Regards

      Ranjit Sinha

      Bandhan
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      about an hour ago · · ·
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      JOBs at KSAPS (Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society) - Joint Director (Targeted Interventions) and Joint Director (Basic Services)
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            You know you love me,i know you care you shout whenever i ll be there you r my love you are my heart nd we'll nvr evr evr b apart r we an item? Boy quit playing we r jst frnds wat r u saying said thrs another! Luk r8 into my eyes my first love broke my hrt for d frst tym
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              • Abhishek Kar Mausam thnks for ur ilustrous cmments bt i dnt take advices....sorry to be rude... I have my love...he is d reason of my living...my love is my lyf... So tomar ei niret songlap jiboner proti...amar kaje asbe na..its vry swt dat u cud feel my pain...bt i cn nvr move on coz maybe he has his own world...nd nds privacy bt to me he is my wrld
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          • Aniruddha Dutta commented on your post.
            Re:Inhuman attitude from Health Deptt to a fatal patient Ms Binni Roy only on the ground of her sexual identity-your immediate attention requested This is to bring to your kind attention that Ms Binni Roy from Hijra community based at Kolkata is currentl...y under a serious post operative condition. She is suffering from accute urinary infection and has also been detected with HIV positive. Her immediate hospitalization and treatment is required to save her from death. But with deep regret I am forced to mention that I have faced utmost humiliation when I tried to get her admitted to a renounced government medical Hospital at Elgin Road. The hospital superintendent refused to admit her because of her hijra identity and even though operation was recommended by doctors, the hospital declined to admit her. I am forced to address this because I have been working for this community over last 10 years or more without any aid from government in support of this project. Today we are referring to the case of Binni for actions on your part, but in the past there would have been so many Binni’s who have died without getting proper medical treatment only on ground of sexuality. Are we actually living in a civilized community where people are denied of medical treatments only because she belongs to the “others” category in the society!! I am proud to say that I have got more support from common people and friends and even from my family but the Health department Naco,Wbsapcs and ministries who have so called objectives to provide maximum medical benefits to our people have not shown any interest or respect to my project or for these hijras. There are so many other NGOs who are getting unlimited aids both from national and international bodies by showing some defined objectives of work in line with the guidelines to get those aids. However most of these are only in paper and I am sure everybody is aware of this. The entire system is working on personal preferences and nepotism and I am stood against all these corruptions and have not sucked up to anybody and have fought alone for the welfare of the hijra community. So I have been made a victim and have not been given any support or aid. I shall continue with my fight, but nevertheless would also urge you to behave like rational human beings with some sympathy for these human beings in the others category I know that my organization Bandhan would not get any help but I sincerely request you to please offer hand of help to save this poor soul. I know that this mail will not have much impact in your office but I need to mention that time has now come for all of us to understand the needs and necessities of this category and giving support. Ranjit SinhaSee More
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              • Aniruddha Dutta This is so sad and unacceptable. How is Binni doing now?
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              • Ahana Bondyopadhyay I think someone form the comm should write to the Med Association in Bengal abt it n get her the required help. .
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              • Aniruddha Dutta oh god :( this is so unacceptable. a strong message should go out to the hospital that they just can't do this.
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            As shared the second round of working group meetings for NACP-IV begins tomorrow. Tomorrow we have the meeting for Care and support and TI- migrants. There were two blogs on this in India Civil Society. May I request you to read and share your inputs prefe...rably in India civil Society under the blogs. I will compile tonight and send it to relevant people. I have been trying to meet a deadline and have not been able to do it earlier. The first blog is - Is Care just ART? http://indiacso.ning.com/profi​les/blogs/is-care-just-artSee More
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              • Bazo Kire send the stavudine note to anjali and ashok rau also please. i think you got all covered.
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              • Sundar Sundararaman SACS evaluation should be part of the Program Management Working Group Discussion. There is no output from the first round WG meeting by this WG so far. The Program Management WG needs to have CS members urgently. The summary of the findings on SACS evaluation can be prepared and posted as a blog so that everyone knows what the CS is saying.
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              • Ahana Bondyopadhyay I think someone form the comm should write to the Med Association in Bengal abt it n get her the required help. .
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              • Aniruddha Dutta oh god :( this is so unacceptable. a strong message should go out to the hospital that they just can't do this.
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          • Re:Inhuman attitude from Health Deptt to a fatal patient Ms Binni Roy only on the ground of her sexual identity-your immediate attention requested

            This is to bring to your kind attention that Ms Binni Roy from Hijra community based at Kolkata is currently under a serious post operative condition. She is suffering from accute urinary i...nfection and has also been detected with HIV positive.
            Her immediate hospitalization and treatment is required to save her from death.

            But with deep regret I am forced to mention that I have faced utmost humiliation when I tried to get her admitted to a renounced government medical Hospital at Elgin Road. The hospital superintendent refused to admit her because of her hijra identity and even though operation was recommended by doctors, the hospital declined to admit her.

            I am forced to address this because I have been working for this community over last 10 years or more without any aid from government in support of this project. Today we are referring to the case of Binni for actions on your part, but in the past there would have been so many Binni’s who have died without getting proper medical treatment only on ground of sexuality. Are we actually living in a civilized community where people are denied of medical treatments only because she belongs to the “others” category in the society!!

            I am proud to say that I have got more support from common people and friends and even from my family but the Health department Naco,Wbsapcs and ministries who have so called objectives to provide maximum medical benefits to our people have not shown any interest or respect to my project or for these hijras.

            There are so many other NGOs who are getting unlimited aids both from national and international bodies by showing some defined objectives of work in line with the guidelines to get those aids. However most of these are only in paper and I am sure everybody is aware of this. The entire system is working on personal preferences and nepotism and I am stood against all these corruptions and have not sucked up to anybody and have fought alone for the welfare of the hijra community. So I have been made a victim and have not been given any support or aid.

            I shall continue with my fight, but nevertheless would also urge you to behave like rational human beings with some sympathy for these human beings in the others category I know that my organization Bandhan would not get any help but I sincerely request you to please offer hand of help to save this poor soul.

            I know that this mail will not have much impact in your office but I need to mention that time has now come for all of us to understand the needs and necessities of this category and giving support.

            Ranjit Sinha