By Mandeep DhaliwalOne hundred thirty-four. That’s the number of countries that currently criminalize or prosecute people based on general criminal laws of HIV transmission, non-disclosure, or exposure.Not only is this contrary to science on the health and human rights benefits of decriminalization,…
During the 50th Programme Coordinating Board meeting held in Geneva, Thailand announced formally establishing community-led health services (CLHS) as public health services. The National Health Security Board of Thailand has approved HIV prevention, treatment, and care to be directly reimbursed…
As we commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) on 17 May, we remember that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people all over the world still face stigma and discrimination on the basis of their…
On 10 April, Tetyana Pryadko (not her real name) was phoned by her doctor, who told her that her antiretroviral therapy to treat HIV had arrived. For Tetyana, who has been on treatment for 10 years, it was an important…
Mandeep Dhaliwal, Director, HIV, Health and Development at the United Nations Development ProgrammeIt’s been more than four decades since the beginning of the AIDS pandemic, and its end ought to be within reach, in part thanks to remarkable advances in…