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Sofia Gruskin: We must follow California’s example and repeal archaic HIV laws
20-12-2017
December 15, 2017Recently, my home state of California made national headlines when it repealed an HIV criminalisation law and reduced
New reports highlight inequities faced by transgender people living with HIV
16-03-2017
New reports highlight inequities faced by transgender people living with HIV Published on Thursday, 16 March 2017 02:13 Oakland, CA
Malawi High Court affirms human rights approach to criminalisation of HIV transmission and exposure
16-03-2017
Malawi High Court affirms human rights approach to criminalisation of HIV transmission and exposure Published on Thursday, 16 March 2017
When Sex is a Crime and Spit is a Dangerous Weapon: The origins, impact and advocacy response to HIV criminal...
16-03-2017
The American Psychological Association joined nearly a dozen medical, public health, government and advocacy organizations in its release of a
UN-High-Level Panel On Access To Medicines Takes Next Step At Human Rights Council
09-03-2017
The United Nations Human Rights Council held a panel discussion yesterday to exchange views on good practices and key challenges
Main Recommendations Of UN High-Level Panel On Access To Medicines Presented At WTO
07-03-2017
Main Recommendations Of UN High-Level Panel On Access To Medicines Presented At WTO Published on Tuesday, 07 March 2017 15:42
PRESS STATEMENT: UNAIDS welcomes landmark decision by Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court prohibiting HIV discrimination
07-02-2017
COLOMBO, 2 May 2016—The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) welcomes a decision by Sri Lanka's Supreme Court to
Joint commitment on sustainable healthcare
07-12-2016
Joint commitment on sustainable healthcare Published on Wednesday, 07 December 2016 15:47 The SPHS Task Team members UNDP, UNEP, UNFPA, UNOPS,
At landmark BRICS meet, India raises public health, pharma sector concerns
24-05-2016
A high-level panel hosted by India as part of the BRICS group of countries discussed the issues of trade deals
Nigerian laws give conflicting message on HIV and homophobia
17-05-2016
In Nigeria since the introduction of an anti-homosexuality law in 2014 which criminalises LGBT people, increasing homophobia has been having
Dispatches: The Philippines’ Unaddressed HIV Epidemic
17-05-2016
The Philippine government observed what it described as the world's first "AIDS Hour" on May 14. Department of Health Secretary
Clinton Promises She’ll Reform HIV Criminalization Laws
17-05-2016
Clinton Promises She’ll Reform HIV Criminalization Laws Published on Tuesday, 17 May 2016 14:40 Tonight, speaking via a pre-recorded video
HIV criminalisation a setback to regional AIDS efforts
16-05-2016
HIV criminalisation a setback to regional AIDS efforts Published on Monday, 16 May 2016 14:48 Johannesburg - The criminalisation of HIV
New report shows HIV criminalisation is a growing, global concern but advocates are fighting back
10-05-2016
New report shows HIV criminalisation is a growing, global concern but advocates are fighting back Published on Tuesday, 10 May
The World Needs a Healthier, Rights-based Approach Towards People Who Use Drugs
19-04-2016
Michel Sidibé, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS The world is failing to protect the health and
Together we *can* make HIV justice worldwide a reality, by Edwin J Bernard
05-04-2016
Two weeks ago, thanks to generous funding for 2016-18 from the Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund, a group of committed activists
Launch of HIV Justice Worldwide initiative
05-04-2016
Launch of HIV Justice Worldwide initiative Published on Tuesday, 05 April 2016 10:11 Q: What is HIV criminalisation? HIV criminalisation
Nigeria: Stakeholders Tackle Workplace HIV Discrimination
31-03-2016
By Emeka Anuforo As part of efforts to protect the rights and dignity of people living with and affected by
US: Missouri Supreme Court upholds overly broad HIV non-disclosure law following second constitutional challenge
16-03-2016
The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a woman (known as ‘S.F.’) who did not tell her sexual
US: American psychological association adopts resolution opposing HIV criminalisation
16-03-2016
The American Psychological Association (APA) has adopted an evidence-informed resolution on HIV criminalisation in the United States. It was developed
UNODC Chief: disproportionate responses to drug related offences do not serve justice, or uphold rule of law
15-03-2016
Alternatives to conviction or punishment, where appropriate, can be pursued by countries under the international drug control conventions, the head