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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
A brutal murder recalls need for laws that protect LGBTI people
13-08-2013
Eric Ohena Lembembe, Executive Director of the Cameroonian Foundation for AIDS (CAMFAIDS), was found dead at his home on 15 July
US: House appropriations committee passes amendment that would fund review of HIV-specific criminal laws
19-07-2013
The United States is closer than ever before in ensuring that their HIV-specific laws are reviewed and amended in order
Supreme Court says law can’t dictate anti-AIDS groups’ speech
20-06-2013
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that it is a violation of the First Amendment for the federal government to force
Better Health, Better Human Rights
11-06-2013
By Dr. Mark Dybul, Executive Director, Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria New research shows that a highly
WTO Members Agree On Draft Extension Of TRIPS Transition For LDCs
07-06-2013
By Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch World Trade Organization members today reached a draft decision on a request put forward by
Brave OAS resolution on Human Rights
05-06-2013
Special Report–The 43rd General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) was held in Antigua, Guatemala, between 4th and
Asia Pacific judges discuss HIV response
04-06-2013
Thirty judges from sixteen Asia Pacific nations have met in Thailand to discuss how they can create a more supportive
South African Commission for Gender Equality Calls for Decriminalisation and Protection of Sex Workers Rights
31-05-2013
The South African Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has investigated the legislative response to sex work by examining evidence from
AIDS laws in Asia and the Pacific are failing to protect those most vulnerable
29-05-2013
egal protections are unevenly enforced and human rights violations persist for people living with HIV in Asia and the Pacific.
Time to Explore How to Regulate Drugs
20-05-2013
Co-signed by the following members of the Global Commission on Drug Policy: George P. Shultz, former Secretary of State, United States,
TRIPS Exemption Opposed By Obama Administration, Threatening Cost Spike For Drugs In Poorest Nations
20-05-2013
WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration is seeking to curb efforts to exempt the world's poorest countries from expansive trade rules