On the occasion of Zero Discrimination Day, Vijay Nair talks to us about Clarifying myths and creating social awareness for dignified life of Men in Sex Work

He will be speaking on the following aspects: 1. Definition and brief history

1. Types of Sex Workers (Briefly will explain about Female Sex Workers also)
   

2. Focus will be in LGBT Sex Worker and Modus Operandi
   

3. Laws prohibiting Sex Work in India
   

4. Challenges faced by Males indulging into sex work
   

5. Brief recommendation for future thoughts 
   

About the speaker: Vijay Nair, is a Law Graduate by training and a Ph D Scholar. He is an activist on Human Rights, who has been a pioneer in raising the issues of People living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) and those with varied Sexual Orientation. He also holds qualifications in Public Health Management and has been actively working in HIV/AIDS sector since 1992. Vijay has helped evolved CBOs and Networks that work for People Living with HIV and those with varied sexualities across India and abroad. He has been associated with many development partners too.

Presently, Vijay Nair is engaged as a Manager – Southern Region, stationed at Hyderabad, with India HIV/AIDS Alliance since December 2010. He is also serving as Technical Resource Group (TRG) member for MSM with NACO.