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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
South Africa: National Sex Worker HIV Plan Launched
13-03-2016
Johannesburg — Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the newly launched National Sex Worker HIV Plan is about citizens' rights and
We Know All We Need To Know To End The HIV Epidemic. Here’s Why It Continues.
05-02-2016
“I had a friend in Atlanta who died in the hospital last year of Pneumocystis pneumonia as if it was
In Dem primary, HIV criminalization remains an orphan issue
03-02-2016
In Dem primary, HIV criminalization remains an orphan issue Published on Wednesday, 03 February 2016 15:57 DES MOINES, Iowa —
Different approaches to drug policy and the Asian HIV epidemic
02-02-2016
Different approaches to drug policy and the Asian HIV epidemic Published on Tuesday, 02 February 2016 16:04 Following the recent
Criminal laws on HIV transmission make little difference to sexual behaviour – or may make condomless sex more likely
01-02-2016
Roger Pebody A study comparing the sexual behaviour of American gay men living in states with or without laws that
HIV exposure law unjustly applies sex offender status, advocates say
28-01-2016
HIV exposure law unjustly applies sex offender status, advocates say Published on Thursday, 28 January 2016 16:18 As the deadline