Harish Iyer

Harish Iyer, also known as "Aham", hiyer and "Harrish Iyer"(born 16 April 1979), is an activist and an active voice for a number of causes. He calls himself an equal rights activist and is known for his campaigns for the rights of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) community, children, women, animals and survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA). Harish Iyer was also one of the most vocal opponents of the recriminalisation of homosexuality in India. He has engaged in several awareness campaigns to educate the general population about the adverse impact of such a regressive decision. He has also condemned the move via media advocacy. He has written articles and letters on the subject and appeared on top national television news shows to highlight the plight of the LGBT community in India in wake of the decision.