144/9 AC Road, Indraprashtha, Berhampore,742101, 9932760967 Email: sangram_06@hotmail.com
Murshidabad, West Bengal
9153354920
Contact: Arunava Nath ( Chief Functionary )
Mobile Number: Not Available
E-mail: sangram_06@hotmail.com
Website: Not Available
Activities:
Others
Activities: Advocacy of human rights for sexual minorities prevention of HIV-AIDS/STDs among high-risk MSM/TG
Aim/Objective/Mission: ‘Sangram’ advocates for equal rights for people who are gender/sexually different. It is the only community-based organization working with MSM (males who have sex with males) and TG (transgender) communities in Murshidabad, West Bengal. ‘Sangram’ imparts awareness and education about gender/sexuality to people who are marginalized for their different sexual orientation or gender expression, and helps them to establish themselves in mainstream society. ‘Sangram’ aims to conduct Income Generation Programmes (IGP) to increase the economic independence and self-confidence of gender/sexually marginalized persons. It also conducts awareness and sensitization programmes for mainstream society to foster social acceptance for MSM/TG communities. It also aims to prevent HIV-AIDS and STDs among high-risk MSM/TG persons such as migrant sex workers, Border Security Force members, etc., through awareness-raising and the distribution of condoms and lubricants.