Our Programs

Nireekshana diligently offers its services to the HIV/AIDS and Leprosy affected, addressing societal needs and combating bias against the underprivileged. We work relentlessly everyday to tackle the issues mentioned below, striving our best to contribute to the overall well-being of the community.

Stigma and Discrimination

People living with HIV/AIDS and leprosy frequently experience a violation of their rights due to assumptions or knowledge of their health issues. Stigmatization and discrimination may obstruct their access to treatment and affect their employment, housing and other rights. Consequently, this contributes to the vulnerability of others to infection, as patients affected by HIV and leprosy feel discouraged from seeking health and social services. Due to this, many affected families who need information, education and counselling do not benefit from services, even when they are accessible.

Sexual abuse / Trafficking

The nexus of the global epidemics of sex trafficking and HIV/AIDS predominantly affects the lives of women and girls. This intersection is evident in sex trafficking victims’ increased vulnerability to HIV infection, the spread of HIV infection through sex trafficking, and the perceived and actual clashes between HIV and sex trafficking prevention efforts. A comprehensive approach to these intersecting issues involves framing the elimination of sex trafficking as a tool to reduce HIV transmission.

Drugs & Alcohol

Drug abuse and addiction have been linked with HIV/AIDS since the beginning of the epidemic. Although injection drug use is well known in this regard, the role that non-injection drug abuse plays in the spread of HIV is less recognized. This is partly due to the addictive and intoxicating effects of many drugs, which can alter judgement and inhibition, and lead people to engage in impulsive and unsafe behavior. Drug abuse and addiction can affect a person’s overall health, thereby altering susceptibility to HIV and progression of AIDS.

Gender & Poverty

Gender & Poverty Certain groups are more vulnerable to contracting the HIV virus because of their inability to realize their civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. Individuals living in poverty often are unable to access HIV care and treatment, including antiretrovirals and other medications for co-infections. Women, particularly young women, are more vulnerable to infection often due to lack of access to information, education and services necessary to ensure sexual and reproductive health and prevention of infection. The unequal status of women in the community further increases the chance of disease spread.