International Day against Homophobia and Trans-phobia
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 18 2017:
All Manipur Nupi Maanbi Association (AMANA) in collaboration with Maruploi Foundation, Civil Societies Coalition on Human Rights in Manipur and United Nations (CSCHR), Sussex Social Science Impact Fund (SSCIF) and Solidarity and Action Against The HIV Infection in India (SAATHI) organised International Day Against Homophobia and Trans-phobia at Kuki Inn yesterday.
A press release issued by AMANA stated that numerous academicians, film makers, media personalities, scholars, representatives from many Common Based Organisations (CBOs) and members of transgender community attended the event.
AMANA secretary Santa Khurai highlighted the importance of observing IDAHOT, which aims at spreading awareness about the violence, discrimination and socia economic exclusion faced by the LGBTI people, to the public.