On Sunday, September 7, 2025, Pride Pakistan and Rang are coming together for a powerful and heartfelt Instagram Live session titled “Being Positive.” This cross-border collaboration will bring together voices from Pakistan and beyond to share lived experiences, challenge stigma, and celebrate resilience within the Hum Jins (LGBTQI) community.
About the Event
“Being Positive” is more than just a conversation, it’s a space for truth, empathy, and solidarity. The session will explore what it means to live authentically while navigating personal and societal challenges, with a focus on HIV awareness, mental health, and intersectional identities.
Meet the Speakers
From Rang: Ritash A 52 year old neuroqueer, gender-fluid ACE individual with invisibilized disabilities and chronic illnesses. Ritash has journeyed from writing and testing software to chronicling the stories of people and places. They are an LGBTIQAP+ peer counsellor, gender and intersectionality trainer, and research advisor, bringing a wealth of lived experience and professional insight.
From Pride Pakistan: Ali Raza Khan An HIV positive gay activist from Pakistan, Ali has been a steadfast voice for the Hum Jins community, advocating for visibility, acceptance, and the dismantling of stigma surrounding HIV and queer identities.
When & Where
📅 Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025 🕗 Time: 8:00 PM Pakistan Time | 8:30 PM India Time 📍 Platform: Instagram Live Follow @rang.org2020 and @PridePak to join the session.
Why You Should Join
This live session is an opportunity to:
- Hear personal stories of resilience and hope.
- Learn about HIV realities and the importance of breaking stigma.
- Connect with a supportive, inclusive community across borders.
Whether you are part of the Hum Jins community, an ally, or simply someone who believes in equality and compassion, your presence matters. Together, we can create a world where every identity is celebrated and every voice is heard.
More on Event Page : Instagram Live : Being Positive Rang & Pride Pakistan – Pride Pakistan
More on Rang Website: TheRang.org
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