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		<title>Dr. Kamala Hampana released the report “Chasing Numbers, Betraying People: Relooking at HIV Services in Karnataka” in Bangalore</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Press Release Bangalore, 17 Dec 2011: &#8220;Sexual minorities must follow Ambedkar’s slogan of Educate, Unite and Agitate,’’ said Dr Kamala Hampana, literary figure, while releasing the report “Chasing Numbers, Betraying People: Relooking at HIV Services in Karnataka” at United Theological College here on Saturday. The author of 50 books, who also served as a chairperson [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=manoharban.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6674786&amp;post=227&amp;subd=manoharban&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p style="text-align:center;" align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;"><span style="font-size:large;"><strong>Press Release</strong></span></span></p>
<p align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>Bangalore, 17 Dec 2011:</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong> &#8220;Sexual minorities must follow Ambedkar’s slogan of Educate, Unite and Agitate,’’</strong> said Dr Kamala Hampana, literary figure, while releasing </span></span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">the report </span></span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>“Chasing Numbers, Betraying People: Relooking at HIV Services in Karnataka”</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;"> at United Theological College here on Saturday.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">The author of 50 books, who also served as a chairperson of All India Kannada literary meet &#8211; 2003, clearly articulated that sexual minorities must assert themselves as human beings as access to even basic needs such as toilets, seats in the bus are denied to them. &#8220;We cannot wait for others to come and give us our rights. That will not happen; we need to march to Vidhan Soudha and demand our rights,’’ she added. &#8220;Reading this report is a big eye opener as I found out a whole new world of realities of people we know so little about even though they are in our midst,’’ she mused.</span></span></p>
<p align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">Sudha Nagavarapu from Janaarogya Andolana said that government encourages the fudging of statistics, whether it is malnutrition or HIV intervention so that it appears that success is achieved. It’s because the government is under pressure to show progress on the international commitments. </span></span></p>
<p align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">Members of the sexual minority community spoke of violations that routinely face in the name of HIV prevention work. Sanjeeva V, an activist living with HIV activist pointed out that People Living with HIV were excluded from programmes even though there was supposedly a policy that emphasises their role. The breach of confidentiality in numerous ways, including the manner in which the data is demanded, means that people’s privacy is invaded with impunity. Shobha, a Jogappa from Gulbarga highlighted that HIV prevention and treatment seemed to be the only concern of the government. </span></span></p>
<p align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">The target-driven approach where people are reduced to mere numbers is inherently anti-human rights. The lowest in the pyramid, face the worst abuses in the name of achieving targets. </span></span></p>
<p align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">All the routine and systematic violations are known to everyone working in these programmes are aware of it. However no one talks about the elephant in the room due to fear of reprisals of various sorts – including a stoppage of funding. </span></span></p>
<p align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">Since the government itself is guilty of these human rights violations the moot question is “where then do people go to demand their rights?” The agitation that Kamala Hampana spoke about is necessary to make the government and other agencies accountable to the communities whose welfare it is supposed to work for. </span></span></p>
<p align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">While issues related to the spread, prevalence as well as societal attitudes to HIV, have received considerable media attention; those related to the quality of services, and various compromises to people’s rights inherent in the HIV intervention is sidestepped or ignored.  The rights that are compromised include &#8211; the right to health, the right of effected populations to participate and shape policies as well as right to privacy. Various ethical considerations that especially important while dealing with vulnerable communities are often given the go-by; under different pretexts.</span></span></p>
<p align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">This report focuses on the experiences of male-born sexual minorities in Karnataka vis-à-vis HIV related services– and is an outcome of a collaborative process where community members have been co-producers of knowledge. </span></span></p>
<p align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">The report sketches the barriers encountered by them in receiving or seeking care in terms of access and availability of services. Attention is also drawn to the lapses and violations that occur in the name of providing heath services The report ends with a set of recommendations that have emerged from the sexual minority communities for policy makers, health-workers and activists</span></span></p>
<p align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;"><strong>The entire report can be download from the page -  <a href="http://ksmf.in/?page_id=10">http://ksmf.in/?page_id=10</a></strong></span></p>
<p align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">For more information contact Rajesh (9886155148) or Shubha (9243446105)</span></span></p>
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		<title>Report Launch &#8211; Chasing Numbers, Betraying People: Relooking at HIV Services in Karnataka</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aneka and Karnataka Sexual Minorities Forum Invite you for the launch of their report “Chasing Numbers, Betraying People: Relooking at HIV Services in Karnataka”.   By Dr. R Balasubramaniam (Founder of Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) and ex special investigator and vigilance director for the Karnataka Lok Ayukta) and Dr. Kamala Hampana (Scholar, Author of [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=manoharban.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6674786&amp;post=209&amp;subd=manoharban&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p><span style="color:#0000ff;"><strong>Aneka</strong></span> and <span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="http://ksmf.in/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><strong>Karnataka Sexual Minorities Forum</strong></span></a></span></p>
<p>Invite you for the launch of their report <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>“Chasing Numbers, Betraying People: Relooking at HIV Services in Karnataka”</strong>.  </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">By</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Dr. R Balasubramaniam</strong></span> (Founder of Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) and <strong>ex special investigator and vigilance director for the Karnataka Lok Ayukta</strong>) and</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Dr. Kamala Hampana</strong></span> (Scholar, Author of over 50 books and<strong> served as Chairperson -All India Kannada Literary Meet 2003</strong>)</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">The report is also endorsed by <a href="http://www.phmovement.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000;">People&#8217;s Health Movement</span></a>&#8216;s Bangalore Urban Chapter (JAABU &#8211; Janarogya Andolana &#8211; Bangalore urban).</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>On Saturday, 17th December 2011</strong>, At  United Theological College, Millers Road, Near Cantt Railway Station’s Back Gate, <strong>Bangalore</strong>. <strong>Between 4:00 &#8211; 6:30 PM</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">While issues related to spread and prevention of HIV has received considerable attention – the quality of services,  compromises of people’s right &#8211; to health, to participate and shape policies as well as issues around privacy, and ethics do not are sidestepped or ignored.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">This report focuses on the experiences of male-born sexual minorities in Karnataka vis-à-vis HIV related services– and is an outcome of a collaborative process where community members have been co-producers of knowledge. </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">Sexual minority communities have long faced challenges in accessing public services; including healthcare. Given that HIV places a significant burden on male-born sexual minorities; there are a range of HIV-related services and interventions that especially addresses them. The report sketches the barriers encountered by them in receiving or seeking care in terms of access and availability of services. Attention is also drawn to the lapses and violations that occur in the name of providing heath services The report ends with a set of recommendations that have emerged from the sexual minority communities for policy makers, health-workers and activists</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><strong>For more information contact </strong></span> Rajesh (9886155148)  or Shubha (9243446105)</span></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Location Bangalore Vacancy for a Research and Advocacy Associate Full time experienced person Sangama (www.sangama.org) is a human rights organisation working mainly with sexual minorities, sexworkers and PLHIV (People Living with HIV). Our work includes human rights advocacy, support for community-based organisations and community lobbying and campaigns We are looking for a research and advocacy [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=manoharban.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6674786&amp;post=202&amp;subd=manoharban&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p><span style="color:#008000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">Location <strong>Bangalore</strong> </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">Vacancy for <strong>a Research and Advocacy Associate </strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>Full time experienced person</strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">Sangama (<a href="http://www.sangama.org/" target="_blank">www.sangama.org</a>) is a human rights organisation working mainly with sexual minorities, sexworkers and PLHIV (People Living with HIV). Our work includes human rights advocacy, support for community-based organisations and community lobbying and campaigns </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">We are looking for a research and advocacy associate for our special projects.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>Job Profile </strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">The role involves working with the Project Director from concept design to coordination and execution of research projects and advocacy activities. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">The person will primarily be responsible to facilitate, contribute and document the research work undertaken as well support the fellowship programme. Other responsibilities will include support the development of fund raising strategy including proposal writing, maintaining relationship with funders and help send in the reports </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>Who we are looking for </strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">- At least 6 years relevant experience at a middle/senior position in human rights/ social justice/ community collectivization work</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">- Comfort to work with working class sexual minorities/ sexworkers/ people living with HIV</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">- Committed to social justice in the context of class, caste, gender, sexuality, religion etc.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">- Team player and ability build alliances with various social movements and other larger social change processes</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong><em>Skills</em></strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">Ability to </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">- combine research, project management and advocacy. A strong theoretical grounding and good methodological, analytical and writing skills (in English) required.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">- communicate in Kannada </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">- independently plan and coordinate training programmes </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><strong>Salary will be based on experience and skills. We believes in affirmative action and particularly encourag people from the marginalized backgrounds to apply, including: sexual minorities, people living with HIV, dalits, adivasis, women, religious minorities and people with disabilities.</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><strong>Interested candidates can sent a brief bio to <a href="mailto:salaaminitiative@sangama.org" target="_blank">sangama@sangama.org</a> or <a href="mailto:shubha.chacko@gmail.com" target="_blank">shubha.chacko@gmail.com</a> as soon as possible.</strong></span></span></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stop human rights violations against people living with HIV Karnataka HIV Sonkithara Sanghatane (Sanghatan of people living with HIV in Karnataka), Phone: 9980717496, Email: karhss@gmail.com invites you for the PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION on 30th November 2010 (Tuesday) at 1 PM at Mahatma Gandhi Statue, MG Road, Bangalore Our demands: 1. Stop the involvement of Village Health [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=manoharban.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6674786&amp;post=197&amp;subd=manoharban&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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</strong><strong><span style="font-size:medium;">Karnataka HIV  Sonkithara Sanghatane</span> </strong>(Sanghatan of people living with HIV in  Karnataka), Phone: 9980717496, Email: <a href="mailto:karhss@gmail.com" target="_blank">karhss@gmail.com</a></p>
<p>invites you for the <span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION</strong></span></p>
<p>on <strong>30th  November 2010 (Tuesday) at 1 PM</strong></p>
<p>at <strong>Mahatma Gandhi Statue,  MG Road, Bangalore</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>Our demands:</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size:medium;"> 1. Stop the involvement of Village Health  and Sanitation Committees and village panchayats in providing support to   children infected/affected by HIV<br />
2. Provide adequate food and  nutrition to all adults and children living with HIV<br />
3. Provide  free, non-judgemental and quality medical treatment to all PLHIV<br />
4. Involve PLHIV meaningfully at levels of decision making</span></p>
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Join us in demanding justice, bring your family members  and  friends along.</strong></span></p>
<p>Constitution of India guarantees  right to life to all its citizens. But the Government of Karnataka and  KSAPS (Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society), the main governmental  institution to address the issues of HIV in the state, have completely  failed in protecting the right to health, right to food, right to  dignity and right to life for PLHIV (People Living with HIV).</p>
<p><strong>Stop harming children living with/affected by HIV in the name of  supporting them: </strong>Government of Karnataka has rolled out a program  recently through WCD (Department for Women and Child Development) to  help children living with/affected by HIV in Karnataka by supporting  expenses for basic food/nutrition, shelter, medical and related travel  expenses, educational materials, clothing etc. Beneficiaries will be  identified by the Village Health and Sanitation Committee and the  village panchayat. The support for beneficiaries will be provided  through the Village Health and<br />
Sanitation Committee.</p>
<p>Why should Village Health and Sanitation  Committees and village panchayats be involved in the process? Why should  they know who is HIV infected child/parents in each village? Can the  information about the people living with HIV be kept confidential in  this process? Who will take responsibility if the people living with HIV  and their children face stigma, discrimination, social boycott and  other human rights violations as a result of revealing their HIV status  to public? Is the government trying to help children infected/affected  by HIV or trying to kill them or violate their human rights? Why the  government did not consult HIV positive people and groups before  designing this program? This shows complete lack of sensitivity from the  government in dealing with people living with HIV, one of the most  marginalized section of our spciety. This program should be stopped with  immediate effect and wide-spread consultations should be held with HIV  positive people and groups to redesign the program.</p>
<p><strong>Provision of food and nutrition is central to the survival of  PLHIV: </strong>Most PLHIV die in Karnataka due to poverty and lack of  adequate food and nutrition. Adequate food and nutrition help in slowing  the progress of the disease i.e. slow the weakening of the immune  system. Adequate food and nutrition can help PLHIV to delay the intake  of ART (Anti-Retroviral Treatment). PLHIV on ART need more nutrition  than others. Adults living with HIV need 10%-30% more nutrition than  others and children living with HIV need 50%-100% more nutrition than  others, based on their disease progression. Intake of adequate food and  nutrition is very difficult for many PLHIV as they are forced to spend  significant portions of their income for medications and other needs  connected with HIV. Government of Karnataka and KSAPS have failed to  keep their long-time promises on making adequate food and nutrition  available to PLHIV. This is high time that the government take immediate  measures to ensure that adequate food and nutrition is provided for  PLHIV.<br />
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Provide non-judgemental and free medical treatment in public  health system:</strong> PLHIV face enormous stigma, discrimination and  neglect in the public health system. We regularly hear about the deaths  of HIV positive women during child birth as government hospitals refuse  to conduct the deliveries. Still medical kits required to help HIV  positive women in the delivery process are not there in most hospitals.  PLHIV are forced to spend a lot of money for medicines and diagnostics  as they are not provided free of cost.</p>
<p><strong>Meaningful involvement of PLHIV is a must:</strong> In a democracy,  people affected are to be the central part of any decision making  process. Government of Karnataka and KSAPS never involve PLHIV  meaningfully in any decision making process that affects them. In fact  Joint Director (TI) of KSAPS is known for publicly abusing and insulting  PLHIV.</p>
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		<title>Sex Workers and Sexual Minorities face discrimination in HIV+ people&#8217;s network</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;- Forwarded message &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;- From: HIV News &#60;hivtalk@gmail.com&#62; PRESS NOTE &#160; Sex Workers and Sexual Minorities face discrimination in HIV+ people&#8217;s network &#160; &#160; Arunodaya Network Of Positive People (ANP+) is a registered district-level network of HIV Positive People in Bangalore Urban District, Karnataka. Its members include HIV positive persons from the communities of ex [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=manoharban.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6674786&amp;post=194&amp;subd=manoharban&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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From: <strong>HIV News</strong> &lt;<a href="mailto:hivtalk@gmail.com" target="_blank">hivtalk@gmail.com</a>&gt;</p>
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<p><strong>PRESS NOTE</strong></p>
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<h1><strong>Sex Workers and Sexual Minorities face discrimination in HIV+ people&#8217;s network</strong></h1>
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<p>Arunodaya Network Of Positive People (ANP+) is a registered district-level network of HIV Positive People in Bangalore Urban District, Karnataka. Its members include HIV positive persons from the communities of ex workers and sexual minorities, who face discrimination even in HIV positive people&#8217;s networks due to their occupation/ sexual orientation/ gender identity. The Annual General Body meeting and the elections to elect the new board representatives are scheduled to be held on 28th October (Thursday). But on 21<sup>st</sup> of Oct 2010, a few members complained that their nominations were rejected on unfair grounds i.e. for being a sex worker or a sexual minority person. The rejected members filed their nomination under the general category. <strong>The election rules of the society do not prohibit any member contestingin open category, which is also an universal principle of justice. </strong>The candidates who were rejected were from the reserved category (sex workers and sexual minorities) and filed their nomination for the general category post (Open category).</p>
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<p>As per society&#8217;s rule, the elections should be conducted democratically and the bylaws of the society should be shared with each and every member of the society. The rejected members have complained that <strong>Arunodaya</strong> <strong>Network has failed to provide a copy of the bylaws to other board members and ordinary members. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Rejected member’s quotes:</strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Usha, member of Arunodaya Network for the last 3 years:</em></strong></p>
<p>For the last 3 years, I am a member of Arunodaya network. When I became a member, one of the board members in the year 2006 gave me counselling. Based on the counselling, the network registered me as a member under the general category. I filed my nomination under the general category. But my nomination was rejected as they considered me under the reserved category which is completely wrong as per their documentation. The Arunodaya Network asked me to put my nomination for the reserved post. In this election, 1 post is reserved for a female sex worker and one from the community of sexual minorities. It is completely unfair to ask me to contest under the reserved category. Rejecting my nomination for the general category is a violation of my right as a member. This is completely undemocratic and against the rights of sex workers.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Vijaya Kumar, members of Arunodaya Network:-</em></strong></p>
<p>Since last 6 months I am the member of the network. I am actively associated Arunodaya Network. I identify myself  as a Bisexual. The Arunodaya network registered me as a member under the reserved (Sexual Minority) category. Even though I am a reserved category member, I am interested to contest in the election for the general category post, which is my right as a member. I wanted to contest from general category to prove that there are sexual minorities who are capable of winning elections, without reservation. This was my sincere effort. I wanted to bring my other sexual minority friends to the mainstream. But rejecting my candidature, they have discriminated me and have violated my rights. If they cannot provide me a chance, as a District Level Network (DLN) what support can they provide to other sexual minorities? I want fair, democratic election process so that there is no discrimination.</p>
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<p><strong>Our demands:</strong></p>
<p>1.       The Arunodaya Network should conduct fair and democratic elections according to its bylaws and the law of the land.</p>
<p>2.       There should be no discrimination for the reserved category members contesting in elections.</p>
<p>3.       Reserved category members should be provided equal opportunities.</p>
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<p><strong>For more information: Vijaya Kumar (95387 09146), Usha (80507 68692)</strong></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Employing organization: Sangama, Bangalore Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India Date of Issue: October 13, 2010 Closing Date: October 20, 2010 About Sangama: Sangama, a human rights organization founded in 1999 works mainly with sexual minorities, sex workers and people living with HIV in India through human rights activism, community led campaigns, providing support to community based [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=manoharban.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6674786&amp;post=188&amp;subd=manoharban&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p><!-- p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; }a:link {  } --><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>Employing organization:</strong> Sangama, Bangalore</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>Location:</strong> Bangalore, Karnataka, India</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>Date of Issue:</strong></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"> October 13, 2010</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>Closing Date:</strong></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"> October 20, 2010</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>About Sangama: </strong>Sangama, a human rights organization founded in 1999 works mainly with sexual minorities, sex workers and people living with HIV in India through human rights activism, community led campaigns, providing support to community based organizations, producing documentary films, reports, etc. Helping community organizations in providing health services and advocating for health rights is an important part of our work.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">Sangama will implement a long term project titled <strong>Project Pehchan</strong>: Strengthening of MSM (Men who have sex with Men) and TG (Transgender) Community Systems in partnership with emerging and existing Community Based organisations (CBOs) in the states of Karnataka &amp; Kerala, with funding support from the Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM), and technical assistance from India HIV/AIDS Alliance, New Delhi. Main objectives of this intervention are: a) To strengthen community systems that reach MSM and TG communities; b) To increase the number of beneficiaries reached by such systems; c) To strengthen the relevant health system resources and d) To increase knowledge and advocacy for MSM and TG concerns. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">Sangama is looking for a suitable individual for the position of <strong>Project Manager, </strong>Project Pehchan<strong>.</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>Job description of Project Manager &#8211; Main Functions: </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">The Project Manager will primarily be responsible for the overall implementation of the project with the MSM and TG communities. The project entails development and strengthening of 34 CBOs across Karnataka &amp; Kerala to reach MSM and TG individuals with HIV messages and services over a period of five years. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">The principal role will be managing programmatic, technical and organizational development within Sangama and provide similar support to the programme implementing partner CBOs; supporting and managing programme development and capacity building; promoting innovation and documentation of good practices in HIV/AIDS programming for MSM and TG communities and other vulnerable populations; and, actively representing and contributing to planning and policy work on behalf of Pehchan Project.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>Key Responsibilities of the Project Manager:</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>- </strong>The Project Manager will lead, support and manage the development and implementation of various programme implementation plans and budgets (including that of the partner CBOs).</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">- S/he needs to contribute to the development and implementation of effective monitoring, review and evaluation strategies and activities for the programme against agreed project deliverables.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">- S/he needs to work along with other team members in preparing and submitting necessary reports to India HIV/AIDS Alliance, different State AIDS Control Societies (SACS) and Technical Support Units (TSU) on timely basis, and coordinating with the said authorities for various programmes.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>-</strong>S/he will be required to contribute towards operational research related to the project, and developing tools and resources in prevention programming.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>1. </strong><strong>Capacity Building and Technical Support to CBOs</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>- </strong>The Project Manager will assess the programmatic, organizational and technical support needs of the CBO partners and will accordingly identify, develop and implement capacity building plans for needs identified for community mobilization, CBO formation and functioning.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">- In collaboration with the administration and finance team s/he will review partner financial systems and procedures and facilitate specific technical support in areas of overall programme budgeting, financial management, internal control systems and grant management. S/he also needs to monitor, review and evaluate the progress and impact of the capacity building programmes.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>2. Team Planning and Development</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">- In consultation with Program Director, the Project Manager will develop strategic direction and work plans for the project staff and will closely work with the project team for implementation of all the activities.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>3. External Relationships and Networking</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>- </strong>The Project Manager will work closely to strengthen Sangama’s working relationship with India HIV/AIDS Alliance, partner CBOs and external institutions involved in HIV/AIDS prevention programmes (including key government agencies, donor agencies, NGO/civil society partners and research institutions).</span></span></p>
<p lang="en-GB"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">- In close consultation with the advocacy team, s/he will identify the key advocacy issues at the state and districts levels, and will provide necessary support to develop and implement effective advocacy strategies and activities.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>Skills/ Qualities Required</strong>:</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">- At least 3 to 5 years of relevant project management experience in the health or development sectors, including at least 3 years’ middle management experience.</span></span></p>
<p lang="en-GB"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">- At least 3 years working in HIV prevention programmes, including experience working with MSM and TG populations. </span></span></p>
<p lang="en-GB"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of development issues and the HIV epidemic(s) in India, particularly in relation to MSM/ TG populations and other vulnerable populations.</span></span></p>
<p lang="en-GB"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of donor environment, donor relations and donor Monitoring &amp; Evaluation and reporting systems.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">- Demonstrated experience of project proposal development and budget preparation.</span></span></p>
<p lang="en-GB"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">- Excellent analytical, writing and verbal communication skills.</span></span></p>
<p lang="en-GB"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in civil society and the government at different levels.</span></span></p>
<p lang="en-GB"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">- Experience of providing technical support to and capacity building of organisations, especially those working at the community or grassroots level.</span></span></p>
<p lang="en-GB"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">- Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently.</span></span></p>
<p lang="en-GB"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">- Ability and willingness to undertake extensive travel, primarily within India.</span></span></p>
<p lang="en-GB"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">- Strong commitment to HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health and rights.</span></span></p>
<p lang="en-GB"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">- Fluency in English required. Fluency in Kannada/ Malayalam preferred.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>Salary</strong> will be based on experience and skills.</span></span></p>
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<p lang="en-GB"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">Sangama believes in<strong> affirmative action</strong> and encourages people from marginalized backgrounds to apply for this post, including: sexual minorities and their family members, sex workers and their family members, people living with HIV and their family members, women, dalits, adivasis, religious minorities and persons with disability.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">Interested candidates may apply by sending their complete CV (with contact details of self and 2 people who know their work as references) to </span><a href="mailto:sangamavikasa@gmail.com"><span style="font-size:small;">sangamavikasa@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size:small;"> by </span><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>20</strong></span><sup><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>th</strong></span></sup><span style="font-size:small;"><strong> October, 2010</strong></span><span style="font-size:small;">.</span></span></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Employing organization: Sangama, Bangalore Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India Date of Issue: October 12, 2010 Closing Date: October 20, 2010 About Sangama: Sangama, a human rights organization founded in 1999 works mainly with sexual minorities, sex workers and people living with HIV in India through human rights activism, community led campaigns, providing support to community based [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=manoharban.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6674786&amp;post=177&amp;subd=manoharban&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong><a href="http://manoharban.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/sangama.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-181" title="sangama" src="http://manoharban.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/sangama.png?w=460" alt=""   /></a>Employing organization:</strong> <a href="http://sangama.org/" target="_blank">Sangama</a>, Bangalore</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>Location:</strong> Bangalore, Karnataka, India</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>Date of Issue:</strong></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"> October 12, 2010</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>Closing Date:</strong></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"> October 20, 2010</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>About Sangama: </strong>Sangama, a human rights organization founded in 1999 works mainly with sexual minorities, sex workers and people living with HIV in India through human rights activism, community led campaigns, providing support to community based organizations, producing documentary films, reports, etc. Helping community organizations in providing health services and advocating for health rights is an important part of our work.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">Sangama&#8217;s work is organized into 2 separate programs. <strong>Sangama-Vikasa</strong> focuses on service provision and developmental activities whereas <strong>Sangama-Sangharsha</strong> focuses on activism. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">Sangama is looking for a suitable individual for the position of <strong>Program Director, </strong><strong>Sangama-Vikasa</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>1. Program Director &#8211; Sangama Vikasa</strong></span></span></p>
<p>Sangama looks for a Program Director to take us forward into the next stage of development.</p>
<p><strong>We are looking for someone who:</strong></p>
<p>- Has at least 5 to 7 years of relevant program management/direction experience in the health or development sectors, including at least 3 years’ at the senior management level experience.</p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">- Understands the principles of social justice and has a clear analysis of class and caste, gender and sexuality, age, religion and disability, and other factors which stigmatise and exclude certain sections of people.<br />
- Is able to lead an organisation concerned with social change and human rights – turning a clear vision and direction into a practical strategy and work programme.<br />
- Is able to write clear and concise English &#8211; including reports, proposals, concept notes etc.<br />
- Is able to communicate verbally in English with funders and other international organisations, and in Kannada with local groups and individuals.<br />
- Is able to draft a business plan and translate this into team work plans, and oversee them through to completion.<br />
- Is able to manage complex projects, as well the capacity to seek out and initiate new ones.<br />
- Has a high degree of initiative, and the ability to think strategically and creatively.<br />
- Is efficient and pays attention to the detail of organisational and people management – does what they say they’ll do.<br />
- Is able to build and maintain a wide range of links and networks<br />
- Is experienced at using a collaborative and consultative style of management and enables others to do likewise.<br />
- Understands (i) the principles of creating and leading diverse teams, (ii) a work culture which actively benefits from its diversity<br />
- Respects the history, values and profile of Sangama while taking it forward into a new focus and areas of work.</span></span></p>
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Previous experience or knowledge of issues of sexuality &#8211; while an advantage &#8211; is not a pre-requisite.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"> </span></span></p>
<p><strong>Salary</strong> will be based on experience and skills.</p>
<p>Sangama believes in <strong>affirmative action</strong> and encourages people from marginalized backgrounds to apply for this post, including: sexual minorities and their family members, sex workers and their family members, people living with HIV and their family members, women, dalits, adivasis, religious minorities and persons with disability.</p>
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<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">Interested candidates may apply by sending their complete CV (with contact details of self and 2 people who know their work as references) to </span></span><span style="color:#000080;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="mailto:sangamavikasa@gmail.com"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">sangamavikasa@gmail.com</span></span></a></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"> by </span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>20</strong></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><sup><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>th</strong></span></sup></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong> October, 2010</strong></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:small;">.</span></span></p>
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		<title>Praja Rajikaya vedike launched its  BBMP election campaign at 3PM, 22nd March 2010, in Hebbala, Ward No-21 and Okalipuram, Ward No- 96.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:39:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE- 22nd MARCH 2010 Praja Rajakiya Vedike 43, 3rd Cross, Link Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore – 560003 Mobile: 9480974109 (Elavarthi Manohar), 9845587502 (Yashodha P.), 9448055465 (B T Venkatesh) Email: prajarajakiya@gmail.com Web: http://openrun.net/prv/ Praja Rajikaya vedike launched its  BBMP election campaign at 3PM, 22nd March 2010, in Hebbala, Ward No-21 and Okalipuram, Ward No- 96. Derrick [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=manoharban.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6674786&amp;post=169&amp;subd=manoharban&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">PRESS  RELEASE- 22nd MARCH 2010<sup> </sup></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong>Praja Rajakiya  Vedike</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">43, 3<sup>rd</sup> Cross, Link Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore – 560003</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Mobile: 9480974109 (Elavarthi Manohar),  9845587502 (Yashodha P.), 9448055465 (B T Venkatesh)</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Email: <a href="mailto:prajarajakiya@gmail.com" target="_blank">prajarajakiya@gmail.com</a> Web: <a href="http://openrun.net/prv/" target="_blank">http://openrun.net/prv/</a></p>
<p><strong>Praja  Rajikaya vedike launched its   BBMP election campaign at 3PM, 22nd March 2010, in  Hebbala,  Ward No-21 and Okalipuram, Ward No- 96. </strong></p>
<p>Derrick Anil launched his campaign from Hebbala police station  with  over 60 supporters announcing his participation and   reaffirming  his position  saying,  “I believe in transparent governance, people&#8217;s  right  to information, electoral reforms.I have realized the need for an  alternative  politics to make these things happen.”. With respect to Hebbala Ward  especially,  he is determined to work for the fair distribution of water, waste  management,  and the basic needs of the poor.”</p>
<p>Veena S, started  from  Arunachalam circle, 5<sup>th</sup> main, Okalipuram, with a group of  over  hundred and covering the breadth of small lanes and slums of Okalipuram.  As she  went along with her supporters door to door distributing pamphlets and  introducing herself, the response was overwhelming. Over 100 people  contributed  a total of Rs.456 during todays campaign in Okalipuram. Contributions  varied  from one rupee coins, to five rupees, ten rupees, fifty and hundred. As  the  group of campaigners moved throught the streets more and more locals  joined them  and expressed their support. One person came ahead, and contributed  Rs.100 with   promise to mobilize a hundred votes saying her appeal  asking  for contribution of one rupee and one vote to support her really  impressed  him.</p>
<p>With banners,  pamphlets and  posters and a strong band of supporters  the candidates  will  start early tomorrow , 24<sup>th</sup> March 2010, strengthening their  contact  with their ward members. The door to door campaign  and street  meetings will be from  8-11am and then 3-7pm in the  evening.</p>
<p>For  further details you could  call  Kumar-9632489029,  or  Anil Derrick-9242139948 for Hebbala</p>
<p>And Elavarthi Manohar 9480974109, Yashodha P.  9845587502 or  Veena- 9663849692 for Okalipuram.</p>
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		<title>Praja Rajalikya Vedke&#8217;s Election Campaign Launch on 22nd march 2010 (Monday) at 3PM</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:10:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come, JOIN OUR CAMPAIGN Lets build a NEW POLITICAL CULTURE Lets end the POLITICS OF MONEY-MUSCLE POWER For CLEAN, EFFICIENT AND TRANSPARENT POLITICS Ward Campaign Launch Location Candidate Hebbala &#8211; 21 Hebbala Police Station, Bellary Road Derick Anil A. Okalipuram - 96 Arunachala Circle, 5th Main Road, Okalipuram Veena S. 22nd March 2010 (Monday) 3PM [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=manoharban.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6674786&amp;post=165&amp;subd=manoharban&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<h2 style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#008000;"><strong> Come, JOIN OUR CAMPAIGN</strong></span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#008000;"><strong>Lets build a NEW POLITICAL CULTURE</strong></span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Lets end the POLITICS OF MONEY-MUSCLE POWER</strong></span></h2>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>Hebbala 			Police Station, Bellary Road</strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>Derick 			Anil A.</strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>Okalipuram 			- 96</strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>22</strong><sup><strong>nd</strong></sup><strong> March 2010 (Monday) 3PM</strong></span></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Be The Change Support New Politics Support Praja Rajakiya Vedike Candidates BBMP Elections &#8211; A Challenge An opportunity to be part of Clean, Efficient and Transparent Governance Dear Friends, Praja Rajakiya Vedike (PRV) is a political platform of highly dedicated social activists with decades of work for social change. We are people with a long [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=manoharban.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6674786&amp;post=160&amp;subd=manoharban&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<h2 style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:medium;">An opportunity to be part of Clean, Efficient and Transparent Governance</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><strong>Dear Friends,</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">Praja Rajakiya Vedike (PRV) is a political platform of highly dedicated social activists with decades of work for social change. We are people with a long history in political and people&#8217;s movements. We have been working in diverse sectors – urban/rural poor; rights of children, women, dalits, workers, religious minorities, adivasis, sexual minorities; human rights; development; ecology and environment; good governance and democratization. We have realized that real change is possible only through political power i.e. when people are central to decision making processes at city, state and country levels. Hence PRV is launched to challenge and change the corrupt political culture in Karnataka. We have resolved to participate in BBMP elections and have fielded two candidates, Ms. Veena from Okalipuram (Ward No. 96) and Mr. Derick Anil from Hebbal (Ward No. 21).</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">The coming BBMP (</span></span><span style="color:#0000ff;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://bbmp.gov.in/"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">http://bbmp.gov.in</span></span></a></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">) elections are taking place only due to the directives of the Courts. Political parties in power have done everything possible to maintain their illegitimate control over the BBMP while delaying and tampering with the election process. We believe that all existing political parties and their leaders lack values and principles, and we are determined to speak out against the status quo. The mainstream political parties indulge in worst forms of electoral malpractices to get votes – use money, use muscle power, coercion, threats and the list goes on. For them election is business where you invest some money to win elections and once elected they pocket huge sums of people&#8217;s money through every conceivable corrupt practices. They make money, many times over their &#8216;investment&#8217;. They make money, and people get bad roads, no street lights, no water, crumbling school buildings, poorly-run hospitals and no development at all. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">Present model of development is completely against people. Crores of rupees are spent for beautification of pavements and roads while ignoring basic issues of people – housing, roads, water, electricity, education, employment, health, childcare, old age support, sanitation etc. We are committed to make sure that the people&#8217;s money is spent under people&#8217;s control, so that real needs of people are addressed. PRV will struggle to end this corrupt money-muscle-power politics. We will raise money from public to fight elections. We will not make our candidates spend money from their pockets. We are opposed to corruption of all kinds. A participatory democracy is need of the hour. Participation of every citizen not just casting your vote but also ridding the elections of even a possibility of any corrupt practice. We request you to contribute towards this either by your time and or financial support. We don’t buy votes. We need to reach each and every voter the above message, through literature, audio or audio visual medium.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">People may ask, “How can poor politicians help us?” But our personal resources are not relevant. There are more than enough funds available for the BBMP through taxes. This money belongs to the people, and should be spent to ensure that basic, high-quality services are available to every resident of our city. It is high time that all those entrusted with the administration are made accountable and put a stop to all such corrupt practices that render the finances dry, without any of it reaching the needs and development of the city and it infrastructure. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><strong>Our Promise to You</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">We will struggle through all peaceful and lawful means to help you get basic amenities even in case our candidates do not get elected. We will work to strengthen ward committees (with its members directly elected, not nominated), and will make sure that they have the final say on what money is being spent in the ward, and how, and why. We will fight for a new culture of transparency, demanding that politicians justify publicly how money is being spent, at monthly meetings open to all. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">According to media, main political parties are planning to spend at least Rs. 1 to 1.5 Crore per ward to get their candidate elected – even though the limit is Rs. 5 lakhs! We commit, not only to spending within the limit set by law, but spending every paisa with transparency and accountability. Our money will be spent on reaching out to each and every voter, one by one, to tell them about our candidates. For this, we will spend only the following, for each candidate:</span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">Food, 	water and transportation for election workers (all volunteers)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">Banners, 	pamphlets, hire four-wheelers, auto-rickshaws</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">Deposits 	for filing nominations, obtaining voters list, photocopying and 	other miscellaneous expenses</span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">This means we commit to spending no more than legal limit. Each paisa will be spent through official channels, and all expenses will be publicly declared. The affidavit regarding any property owned by our candidates and their dependents will also be made fully public, in all its detail now, once every year after they are elected as corporators.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><strong>Our Candidates</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Veena S</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">. is a hijra, a transsexual woman, who has struggled for many years for the rights of women, Dalits, sexual minorities and workers. She is seeking to represent the people of </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><strong>Okalipuram Ward-96</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">, where she has lived all of her life. “I am asking you not to sell your vote to those who are trying to buy you with money and liquor,” she says. “I promise you a clean politics, and whether I win or lose, I will work with integrity.” Having grown up in a slum herself, Veena understands the critical issues for those who live there with her, including the improvement of basic facilities, the development of women and children, and equality for all sections of people in society. Veena has enormous experience and knows how to address people&#8217;s problems.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Derick Anil</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">, a long-time social activist working on environmental justice, beedi workers, landless laborers and many other issues, is contesting </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><strong>Hebbala Ward-21</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">. “I believe in transparent governance, people&#8217;s right to information, electoral reforms,” he says. “I have realized the need for an alternative politics to make these things happen.” Whether or not he is elected, he is committed to working for the overall development of Bangalore City, with people&#8217;s participation, and making sure that every citizen has an equal share in the fruits of development. With respect to Hebbala Ward especially, he is determined to work for the fair distribution of water, waste management, and the basic needs of the poor. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">Our candidates will represent people&#8217;s voices and concerns in the BBMP Council. Our candidates will not loot people&#8217;s money. Our candidates are committed to true democracy – governance of the people, by the people and for the people. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><strong>Your role</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">You have a critical role to play in the coming elections. You must elect those representatives who will work full-time – not just in their spare time – to respond to your concerns about local problems in your area. It is your responsibility to reject the parties who will try to buy your vote with money or liquor. You must believe that change is possible, and that honest, clean and committed representatives can make a difference. Please use your opportunity carefully. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">We also ask for your support: Raise your voices in support of us. Campaign for us. Raise money. Even just one rupee. We will account for every paisa we receive.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">Please send/deposit your donations </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><strong>for PRV</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"> in </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><strong>SB Account 0425101049093 at Canara Bank, Hebbal, Bellary Road, Bangalore &#8211; 560024</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"> (A joint account operated by any 2 of our 3 active PRV members &#8211; Elavarthi Manohar, Derick Anil and Veena)</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">Please send/deposit your donations </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><strong>for Veena</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><strong>S.</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"> in </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><strong>SB Account 1174101020634 at Canara Bank, Magadi Road, Bangalore &#8211; 560023</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">Please send/deposit your donations </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><strong>for Derick Anil A. </strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">in </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><strong>SB Account 1202500100206401</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><strong>at Karnataka Bank Ltd., RT Nagara, Bangalore-560032</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">Please send details of your donation (name, address, amount, deposit details) by email/post. Please send your cheques/DDs to us by post. Our contact details are mentioned below.</span></span></p>
<h4><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">We look forward to your participation, support and solidarity</span></span></h4>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><strong>Elavarthi Manohar, Venkatesh B T, Yashodha P</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><strong>Coordinators – Praja Rajakiya Vedike</strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:FranklinGothicMedium,Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>Praja Rajakiya Vedike</strong></span></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:FranklinGothicMedium,Times New Roman,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:small;"><strong>Mobile: 9480974109 (E Manohar), 9845587502 (P Yashodha), 9448055465 (B T Venkatesh)</strong></span></span></p>
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