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Study about stigma and discrimination faced by sex workers in health care services of Latin America and the Caribbean (in...
15-11-2013
Este estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar la calidad de atención y la existencia o no de discriminación en los servicios
Human Rights Groups Call For an End to Botswana Anti-Sex Work Campaign
13-11-2013
Human Rights Groups Call For an End to Botswana Anti-Sex Work Campaign Published on Wednesday, 13 November 2013 15:11 Following reports that
Access to justice: evaluating law, health and human rights programmes in Kenya
13-11-2013
In Kenya, human rights violations have a marked impact on the health of people living with HIV. Integrating legal literacy
The HIV epidemic and human rights violations in Brazil
12-11-2013
Abstract Efforts to mitigate stigma and discrimination have been central to the national response to HIV in Brazil, a country
News Release: African Commission Condemns Coerced Sterilisation of Women Living with HIV
07-11-2013
Johannesburg, November 7 – In a landmark pronouncement for women's rights, the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR)
Sweden: Court of Appeal acquits ‘HIV exposure’ case, recognises National Board of Health and Welfare endorsement of ‘Swiss statement’, Minister...
29-10-2013
Sweden: Court of Appeal acquits ‘HIV exposure’ case, recognises National Board of Health and Welfare endorsement of ‘Swiss statement’, Minister
First Biennial Scientific Conference on Medicines Regulation in Africa
24-10-2013
The NEPAD Agency in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the organisational support of US-Food and Drugs Administration
New publication addresses human rights challenges in the Caribbean
23-10-2013
New publication addresses human rights challenges in the Caribbean Published on Wednesday, 23 October 2013 09:20 A book exploring the
New film: The Time Has Come
22-10-2013
New film: The Time Has Come Published on Tuesday, 22 October 2013 03:27 ARC International recently released a 30 minute
UNAIDS applauds Uzbekistan for removing restrictions on entry, stay and residence for people living with HIV
21-10-2013
GENEVA, 21 October 2013—The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) welcomes the recent lifting of all restrictions on entry,
Greek Court Failed to Uphold HIV-positive Worker’s Right to Non-Discrimination, Says European Court
17-10-2013
On 3 October 2013, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) held that the failure by the Greek Court of
Research at the medico-legal borderland: perspectives on HIV and criminal law
14-10-2013
By Alex McClelland In recent years, the criminalization of HIV transmission, exposure and non-disclosure has become a hot topic among
Avahan Aids initiative may have prevented 600,000 HIV infections in India
30-09-2013
A programme in India may have saved around 600,000 people from becoming infected with HIV over the course of a
Stakeholder’s resolve to review the definition of “counterfeiting” in the Kenyan law; an opportunity to ultimately ensure access to medicines
27-09-2013
In a promising turn of events, the Kenya Anti counterfeit Agency (ACA) has agreed to review the term “counterfeiting” as defined in
For Women in Botswana, Victory Against a “Clawback Clause”
27-09-2013
Last month, a five-year legal struggle ended with a landmark victory for women's rights in Botswana. The country's highest court
Civil society cautions SADC leaders against mandatory HIV testing
13-09-2013
Civil society cautions SADC leaders against mandatory HIV testing Published on Friday, 13 September 2013 14:33 Windhoek, 22 August 2013 -
Experts agree: Overly broad HIV criminalisation is doing more harm than good
10-09-2013
The HIV Justice Network has today released a new documentary, More HARM Than GOOD: How overly broad HIV criminalisation is hurting
New Resource: Ending and Defending Against HIV Criminalization – A Manual for Advocates
03-09-2013
New Resource: Ending and Defending Against HIV Criminalization - A Manual for Advocates Published on Tuesday, 03 September 2013 13:58
Caribbean sex workers coalition calls for an end to discrimination against sex workers; urges transgender recognition
02-09-2013
Caribbean sex workers coalition calls for an end to discrimination against sex workers; urges transgender recognition Published on Monday, 02
IDPC Briefing Paper – HIV prevention among people who use drugs in East Africa
29-08-2013
IDPC Briefing Paper - HIV prevention among people who use drugs in East Africa Published on Thursday, 29 August 2013
Court Allows Groundbreaking Case Against Anti-Gay Religious Leader to Proceed
14-08-2013
Historic Ruling Confirms LGBTI Rights as Internationally Recognized August 14, 2013, Springfield, MA – Today, in a first-of-its kind case brought