Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Queer Rights, Meaningful Youth Engagement, Masculinities, Comprehensive Sexuality Education.

Avali (they/them) is a young SRHR and queer rights activist and development sector professional based in New Delhi, India. Previously, Avali has led and supported programmes on Queer Rights, Masculinities, and Comprehensive Sexuality Education across multiple states in India, using strategies related to research and evidence generation, capacity building and training, resource curation, advocacy and public campaigning. In the past, Avali has also been a fellow at the Swedish Institute’s Leadership Lab, Rise Up India, ILGA Asia, and attendee of CREA’s Global Sexuality and Gender Rights Institute. Avali has presented their work at regional and international conferences and gatherings, including the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) in Thailand in 2022, and Asia Pacific Transgender Network's regional convening in Nepal in 2023. Avali is currently serving on the Global Advisory of FRIDA fund.

Avali finds comfort in reading, cycling, and cooking, and is very excited to witness Taylor Swift live in concert as part of the Eras Tour in 2024!