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Six Southeast Asian countries collaborate on HIV stigma and discrimination reduction

Stigma and discrimination aren’t just buzz words for Elena Felix. When she first learned that she was living with HIV in

New legal principles launched on International Women’s Day to advance decriminalization efforts

The International Committee of Jurists (ICJ) along with UNAIDS and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

Time to scale what works

By Mandeep Dhaliwal The theme of Zero Discrimination Day 2023, “Save lives: Decriminalize”, reminds us of the importance of removing discriminatory and

Repealing laws targeting people living with HIV/AIDS saves lives

Repealing discriminatory laws against people living with HIV/AIDS saves lives and helps advance the end of the pandemic, the chief

Legal empowerment is key to ending AIDS

By Mandeep DhaliwalWhen the global HIV pandemic began more than 40 years ago, HIV was a death sentence. Thanks to the work

UNDP and PEPFAR partnership to accelerate the removal of structural barriers to HIV services

New York – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) have announced

Successfully expanding the rollout of PrEP in Indonesia

While the number of new HIV infections in Indonesia decreased by 3.6% in 2021 to around 27 000, the country

Decriminalizing HIV: Scientifically proven and morally correct

By Mandeep DhaliwalOne hundred thirty-four. That’s the number of countries that currently criminalize or prosecute people based on general criminal laws of

Ensuring sustainability of community-led HIV service delivery in Thailand

During the 50th Programme Coordinating Board meeting held in Geneva, Thailand announced formally establishing community-led health services (CLHS) as public

Respecting our bodies, our lives, our rights – essential to building LGBTI inclusive societies

As we commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) on 17 May, we remember that lesbian, gay,

Life-saving logistics in Ukraine

On 10 April, Tetyana Pryadko (not her real name) was phoned by her doctor, who told her that her antiretroviral

Opinion: Making the law work for HIV responses

Mandeep Dhaliwal, Director, HIV, Health and Development at the United Nations Development ProgrammeIt’s been more than four decades since the

Networks led by young people in Asia and the Pacific find ways to adapt to COVID-19 and deal with uncertain...

Health systems and communities have been pushed to the breaking point by the COVID-19 pandemic, a pandemic that the world

Strengthening the role of judges in the HIV response

Rosemary Kumwenda is the Team Leader for HIV, Health and Development for UNDP in Europe and Central Asia.Eastern Europe and

UNAIDS warns of millions of AIDS-related deaths and continued devastation from pandemics if leaders don’t address inequalities

GENEVA, 29 November 2021—UNAIDS issued a stark warning today that if leaders fail to tackle inequalities the world could face

Digital innovations transforming HIV treatment, care and support services in the Pacific islands

A new initiative led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is bringing digital transformation to training and clinical support

UNDP convened Global Dialogue to discuss strengthening civil society in the HIV response

Building on its ongoing work on democratic governance, rule of law and inclusive institutions, the United Nations Development Programme convened

UNDP, Gov't of Namibia & Namibian Competition Commission host event on Competition Law

On 30 September 2021, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Government of Namibia and the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC)

Global Fund Results Report Reveals COVID-19 Devastating Impact on HIV, TB and Malaria Programs

The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on the fight against HIV, TB and malaria in 2020, according to a

UNAIDS strongly supports calls for the rejection of draft law targeting LGBTI people in Ghana

UNAIDS fully backs calls made by an eminent group of United Nations experts that Ghana should reject a proposed “family values bill”

NGOs, communities and UNDP support play a primary role in HIV control

Gulipa Sabyrovna Sheishenova is the director of the Public Foundation “Health and education of the youth in the 21st century” (ZIOM21),

UNAIDS report shows that people living with HIV face a double jeopardy, HIV and COVID-19, while key populations and children...

UNAIDS reports that people living with HIV have been unable to access COVID-19 vaccines and HIV services throughout the pandemic.

Forty years on and new UNAIDS report gives evidence that we can end AIDS

New UNAIDS data show that dozens of countries achieved or exceeded 2020 targets set by the UN General Assembly in 2016.

How the LGBTI community is surviving the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia

For Vanessa Chaniago, a transgender woman in Jakarta, Indonesia, the first months of the pandemic were filled with fear.

New report shows massive disruption to HIV & other health services in Africa and Asia

A new report by the Global Fund shows COVID-19 has massively disrupted health systems and health service delivery.

Global Partnership members commemorate Zero Discrimination Day around the world

On Zero Discrimination Day governments, civil society organizations and communities highlighted the urgent need to end inequalities.

People living with HIV in Kyrgyzstan have won the right to adopt

In January 2021, the Kyrgyzstan Constitutional Court decided to exclude HIV from the list of diseases that prevent people from

Legal and Policy Trends Impacting People Living with HIV and Key Populations in Asia and the Pacific 2014-2019

New UNDP/UNAIDS report: reforming laws and policies is essential for an effective HIV response in Asia and the Pacific

UNAIDS update: COVID-19 should not be a reason to delay 2030 deadline to end AIDS as a public health threat

Data reported to UNAIDS by countries have been used to project the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the

2020 Global HIV Policy Report: Policy Barriers to HIV Progress

Not a single country has adopted all 33 recommended policies—policy change is needed everywhere in order to end AIDS.

UNAIDS hails new results showing that long-acting injectable medicines are highly effective in preventing HIV among women

UNAIDS is strongly encouraged by new study results showing that the antiretroviral medicine cabotegravir, which is administered by injection every

UNDP and Supreme Court of Republic of Tajikistan hold international online Judges’ Forum on HIV, Human Rights and the Law

Judges from across Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) today convened for the second EECA Regional Judges’ Forum on HIV, Human

Press Release - New HIV Policy Lab uses law and policy data in the HIV response

Launched today, the HIV Policy Lab is a unique initiative to gather and monitor HIV-related laws and policies around the world.

Opinion - Lessons from the HIV epidemic can teach us resilience in the face of COVID-19

In many ways, COVID-19 is the newest iteration of a decades-long struggle for equality and justice.

Press Release - New COVID-19 Law Lab to provide support for global COVID-19 response

Launching today, the COVID-19 Law Lab initiative gathers and shares legal documents from over 190 countries across the world.

The Global AIDS Update shows that 2020 targets will not be met

The new UNAIDS report on the global AIDS epidemic shows that 2020 targets will not be met because of deeply

US Supreme Court rules that civil rights protections are extended to gay and transgender workers

In a 6-3 ruling, the US Supreme Court today declared that federal law bans employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and

Guidance for countries to implement effective programmes to eliminate HIV-related stigma and discrimination in six settings

New UNAIDS report reviews the latest evidence on what works to reduce HIV-related stigma and discrimination through key programmes.

Press Release - Sex workers must not be left behind in the response to COVID-19

GENEVA, 8 April 2020—The COVID-19 pandemic, as with other health crises, exposes existing inequalities and disproportionately affects people already criminalized, marginalized and

UNDP: making the law work for women and girls in the context of HIV

This new publication proposes steps which stakeholders can take to make the law work for women and girls.

Opinion - Stigma and discrimination can be deadly: Lessons from HIV for the coronavirus response

By: Mandeep Dhaliwal, Director of HIV, Health and Development, UNDP; Ludo Bok, Manager, SDGs and UNAIDS, HIV, Health & Development

New UNAIDS report argues that power rests in the hands of the people

A new report by UNAIDS, Power to the people, released ahead of World AIDS Day, shows that where people and communities living

Caribbean Judges discuss latest international and regional guidance on HIV, human rights and the law

In a joint effort, the United Nations Development Program, the Judicial Education Institute of Trinidad and Tobago and the Judicial

UNDP, UNAIDS and Accountability International host seminar on using strategic litigation to advance health rights

Punitive and discriminatory laws continue to have grave implications on the HIV response, especially for people living with HIV and

Judges and legal experts from 22 countries meet for the Sixth Africa Regional Judges Forum to discuss HIV, TB and...

Over 30 judges and magistrates from Africa and around the world gathered last week in Johannesburg for the annual Africa

UNAIDS and UNDP call on 48* countries and territories to remove all HIV-related travel restrictions

New data show that in 2019 around 48* countries and territories still have restrictions that include mandatory HIV testing and

Africa Regional Grant on HIV welcomes Botswana High Court ruling decriminalizing same-sex sexual conduct

The Africa Regional Grant on HIV – Removing Legal Barriers and its partners the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the AIDS and

Botswana decriminalizes gay sex in latest LGBT rights victory in Africa

Johannesburg -- Botswana became the latest country to decriminalize gay sex on Tuesday in a landmark case for Africa. The

What Kenya’s continued gay sex ban means for Africa’s LGBT+ movements

by Bahiru Shewaye and Arit OkpoBahiru Shewaye is founder of the Ethiopian LGBT+ advocacy and campaigning organisation House of Guramayle.Arit

Corte tumba artículo que penalizaba la propagación del VIH

Tres razones llevaron este miércoles a la Corte Constitucional a tumbar el artículo 411 de la ley 599 del 2000 que penalizaba

New Report Analyses the Successes and Challenges of the Growing Global Movement Against HIV Criminalisation

A new report published today (May 29th 2019) by the HIV Justice Network on behalf of HIV JUSTICE WORLDWIDE provides clear evidence

Press Release – Landmark international guidelines launched on human rights and drug policy

VIENNA/GENEVA, 15 March 2019—A coalition of United Nations Member States, United Nations entities and leading human rights experts meeting at

Why a cricketer calling out homophobia is a win for health

By: Mandeep Dhaliwal, Director of HIV, Health & Development Group, United Nations Development ProgrammeEngland’s cricket captain made headlines two weeks

ICJ call for submissions on the misuse of criminal law in the areas of sexuality, reproduction, drug use and HIV

The ICJ has opened a call for written submissions on the misuse of criminal law in the areas of sexuality,

Гражданское общество и регион ВЕЦА: Сужение пространства или новые возможности?

Павел Аксенов Независимый консультант, ВИЧ/СПИД, гражданское общество и устойчивое развитие в регионе Восточной Европы и Центральной Азии В Докладе Глобальной

Родительские права женщин, употребляющих наркотики. Время действовать!

Родительские права женщин, употребляющих наркотики. Время действовать! Автор: Светлана Мороз, Председатель правления Евразийской Женской сети по СПИДу В июле

Contribution – Enda Sante

Contribution – Enda Sante FrançaisLe Supplément au Rapport de la Commission Globale sur le VIH et le Droit met en

SC urges to formulate policy for social inclusion of transgender persons

October 15, 2018ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday issued directives to the federal and all the provincial governments to formulate

Inside Namibia's HIV success story

By: Sophie EdwardsAugust 14, 2018AMSTERDAM — Facing one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in the world, Namibia has become the

Shereen El Feki: Time’s up for bad laws on HIV

July 23, 2018Earlier this month, four decades of global efforts to develop a vaccine for HIV received a boost with

Not a pipe dream: Gender equality and the end of AIDS

By: Kenechukwu EsomAgnes Lungu, 56, and her husband married off their 15-year old daughter. Up until this day she regrets this

Opinion: Universal health coverage is out of reach unless we eliminate discrimination

By: Mandeep DhaliwalZero discrimination is more than a slogan. It is essential for achieving universal health coverage.According to WHO and

Sofia Gruskin: We must follow California’s example and repeal archaic HIV laws

December 15, 2017Recently, my home state of California made national headlines when it repealed an HIV criminalisation law and reduced

Reviewing laws and policies for a more effective HIV response in Sierra Leone

A review of laws and policies in Sierra Leone identified key areas for reform in creating a more effective HIV

Making the SDGs work for key populations in Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa – More than 50 members of the Africa Key Population Experts Group gathered this week in Johannesburg to

Addressing legal barriers to fast-track the HIV and TB response in Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 3 August 2017 – Six years after the first Africa Regional Dialogue on HIV and the Law and

Evidence- and rights- based laws and policies are key to ending AIDS

On the five-year anniversary of the Global Commission on HIV and the Law’s groundbreaking report, former members of the Commission

Regional judges meet to promote law as a tool to strengthen the HIV response in Africa

High and Supreme Court judges from across Africa gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa this week for an annual forum to

10 years on from landmark human rights principles, LGBTI and human rights experts reflect on progress, setbacks

Bangkok — On the anniversary of the murder of two LGBTI activists by extremists in Bangladesh, participants at a global Conference on

Advancing the Human Rights and Inclusion of LGBTI People: A Handbook for Parliamentarians

SummaryAdvancing the Human Rights and Inclusion of LGBTI People: A Handbook for Parliamentarians has been jointly produced by the United Nations

New issue brief on advancing human rights, equality and inclusive governance to end AIDS

UNDP has released a new Issue Brief, titled Advancing Human Rights, Equality and Inclusive Governance to End AIDS. The Issue

New reports highlight inequities faced by transgender people living with HIV

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

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...

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

The United Nations Human Rights Council held a panel discussion yesterday to exchange views on good practices and key challenges

Vulnerable to violence: empowering women in South Sudan

It is a violation of women's rights, a major global health problem, and is experienced by approximately one in three

Main Recommendations Of UN High-Level Panel On Access To Medicines Presented At WTO

Main Recommendations Of UN High-Level Panel On Access To Medicines Presented At WTO Published on Tuesday, 07 March 2017 15:42

Do more than make some noise…

The theme of this year's Zero Discrimination Day is make some noise. Raising our voices in solidarity for compassion, diversity,

Advancing legal protections for LGBTI people in China

Published 20 February 2017Stakeholders gathered this week in Hangzhou, China to review and contribute to the shaping of ongoing legislative

PRESS STATEMENT: UNAIDS welcomes landmark decision by Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court prohibiting HIV discrimination

COLOMBO, 2 May 2016—The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) welcomes a decision by Sri Lanka's Supreme Court to

Public health experts call for inclusive responses to achieve the SDGs

Bangkok, Thailand – Public health responses that are inclusive of all segments of society, particularly the most vulnerable populations, are

Using Complaints to Address Healthcare Violations: A guide for healthcare users and community-based organisations

This Guidebook provides information about how healthcare users in Africa can enforce their human right to health by making use

Why we must fight harder for the rights of young women and girls

In her 2013 memoir, activist Malala Yousafzai recounts a moment that changes not only the course of her destiny but

Joint commitment on sustainable healthcare

Joint commitment on sustainable healthcare Published on Wednesday, 07 December 2016 15:47 The SPHS Task Team members UNDP, UNEP, UNFPA, UNOPS,

The Keystone Of The Global AIDS Response

On World AIDS Day, we mourn the tragic loss of 1.1 million people to AIDS this year, and reiterate that

Helen Clark: Statement on World AIDS Day 2016

This World AIDS Day serves as a reminder of the urgent need to come together as a global community and

Female Nurses in Demand: UNDP Trains 200+ Young Women to Save Lives in Rural Areas

23 October 2016, Jalalabad, Nangarhar – In a very ordinary hostel in Jalalabad, something extraordinary is going on. A young

UNDP and Global Fund sign a new $7 million grant to address barriers to HIV services in eight Caribbean countries

New York - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Fund have signed a new US$7 million grant

Working with African judges to protect rights of people living with HIV

More than 30 judges from 14 African countries convened in Johannesburg, South Africa 15–17 June this year for the third

Working with African judges to protect rights of people living with HIV

More than 30 judges from 14 African countries convened in Johannesburg, South Africa 15–17 June this year for the third

2015-2016 Annual Report on UNDP’s partnership with the Global Fund

HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria claim the lives of up to four million people every year. People living in low

United Nations Secretary-General's High-Level Panel on Access to Medicines Calls for New Deal to Close the Health Innovation and Access...

Whether it's the rising price of the EpiPen, or new outbreaks of diseases, like Ebola, Zika and yellow fever, the

UNDP and the Global Fund partner with Zimbabwe to strengthen HIV prevention and treatment services

New York - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Fund strengthened their partnership with additional funding of

UNDP and the Global Fund sign grant to strengthen the national response to HIV and AIDS in Angola

New York - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Fund signed a US$30 million grant to reduce

UNDP and the Global Fund sign US$8.7m grant to scale up HIV prevention measures in Afghanistan

New York - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Fund signed a US$8.7 million grant to scale

The Lancet: Transgender rights are critical for the health and well-being of transgender people in Asia and the Pacific

ransgender rights received unprecedented recognition in Asia and across the world in 2015. However, a new Series published in The

AIDS 2016 - Risks, rights and health: Taking stock of the Global Commission on HIV and the Law

Four years after the Global Commission on HIV and the Law released its report on the impact of laws, policies

New report provides guidelines for the examination of patent applications relating to pharmaceuticals

The United Nations Development Programme has released a new publication, titled Guidelines for the Examination of Patent Applications relating to

New UNDP HIV, Health and Development Strategy 2016-2021

UNDP has released its new HIV, Health and Development Strategy 2016-2021: Connecting the Dots. The strategy elaborates UNDP's work on

At landmark BRICS meet, India raises public health, pharma sector concerns

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

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

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

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

HIV criminalisation a setback to regional AIDS efforts Published on Monday, 16 May 2016 14:48 Johannesburg - The criminalisation of HIV

India: Social protection allows people with HIV to live with dignity

The news came during a business trip to Goa. A trucker by profession, he used to drive across the country

Review of Country Progress in addressing legal and policy barriers to universal access to HIV services in Asia and the...

UNDP, UNAIDS and ESCAP have jointlyed released a review of country prograess in addressing legal and policy barriers to universal

New report shows HIV criminalisation is a growing, global concern but advocates are fighting back

New report shows HIV criminalisation is a growing, global concern but advocates are fighting back Published on Tuesday, 10 May

Laws criminalizing drug possession can cause more harm

Coca farmers sell coca leaves at a market in Villa 14 de Septiembre village in Bolivia. Photo: Carlos Cazalis/Corbis By

The World Needs a Healthier, Rights-based Approach Towards People Who Use Drugs

Michel Sidibé, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS The world is failing to protect the health and

We Cannot Achieve Gender Equality without Drug Policy Reform

UN Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These ambitious goals aim

Together we *can* make HIV justice worldwide a reality, by Edwin J Bernard

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

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

By Emeka Anuforo As part of efforts to protect the rights and dignity of people living with and affected by

UN High-Level Panel: Ideas For Change To Global Health And IP System Proliferate

Public health advocates, academics, patients, governments and others this week presented further ideas to the United Nations Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel

US: Missouri Supreme Court upholds overly broad HIV non-disclosure law following second constitutional challenge

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

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

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

Johannesburg — Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the newly launched National Sex Worker HIV Plan is about citizens' rights and

Good Practices Following the Supreme Court Judgment on Transgender

About the PublicationFollowing the landmark Supreme Court Judgment in 2014 recognizing transgenders as a third gender, this publication examines progress

We Know All We Need To Know To End The HIV Epidemic. Here’s Why It Continues.

“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

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

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

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

HIV exposure law unjustly applies sex offender status, advocates say Published on Thursday, 28 January 2016 16:18 As the deadline

UNDP Support to the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals

There is an imperative today to foster sustainable development. A vision for what this encapsulates is laid out in the

Practical problems: Rethink mandatory HIV testing of pregnant women

Testing pregnant women for HIV regardless of their consent involves ethical and legal issues. In developed countries it is voluntary.

HIV law: It's time for a change

HIV law: It's time for a change Published on Saturday, 16 January 2016 16:20 Criminal charges against a Sydney man

With #EndBadHIVLaws, Campaign Uses Social Media to Combat HIV Criminalization

In the years since social media was introduced, the world has vastly changed. Often social media is chided as a

Kenyan Advocates Speak Out on HIV, Human Rights and Treatment Access for Gay Men, Other MSM

Kenyan Advocates Speak Out on HIV, Human Rights and Treatment Access for Gay Men, Other MSM Published on Monday, 28

The latest issue of our Newsletter - December 2015 - is out!

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UN Secretary-General's High-Level Panel on Access to Medicines Issues Call for Contributions

The United Nations Secretary-General's High-Level Panel on Access to Medicines is inviting contributions for consideration that address the policy incoherence

Kenya must legalise sex work for the sake of human rights and public health

Kenya must legalise sex work for the sake of human rights and public health Published on Thursday, 17 December 2015

New three-year project launched on sexual and reproductive health and rights of LGBT people in Africa

During the last week of November 2015, UNDP and the Governments of Norway and Sweden signed an agreement for US$4.2

Strengthening the use of competition law to promote access to health technologies LMICs

Promoting competition within the pharmaceutical market has proven to be an effective strategy in reducing the price and increasing the

Being HIV-positive can get you kicked out of school in India

NEW DELHI, India — India has the third-largest population of HIV-positive people of any country in the world. Yet for

Namibia: HIV, Human Rights and Sex Work

Namibia: HIV, Human Rights and Sex Work Published on Wednesday, 02 December 2015 11:00 OPINION Although the AIDS response in

New study reveals who is being impacted by California laws that criminalize people living with HIV

New study reveals who is being impacted by California laws that criminalize people living with HIV Published on Tuesday, 01

HIV Legal & LGBT Organizations Call for Broader Efforts to End HIV Criminalization

HIV Legal & LGBT Organizations Call for Broader Efforts to End HIV Criminalization Published on Tuesday, 01 December 2015 10:55

Ending AIDS: it takes more than two and a half men

The media has gone crazy over the disclosure of the HIV status of one of America's most controversial television stars,

Helen Clark: Statement on World AIDS Day

AIDS continues to be a major global health and development challenge. Since its emergence as one of the most brutal

«Connais tes droits » : 42 150 personnes acceptent le dépistage du VIH-SIDA

Le PNUD, l'ONUSIDA, des partenaires internationaux et nationaux ont initié une série de campagnes de sensibilisation contre le VIH, les

Breakthrough brings cost of HIV treatment to under $100 per patient per year

Geneva – UNDP has achieved significant reductions in the price of HIV medicines that it procures, bringing down the cost

Act Now to #DecriminalizeHIV

NEW YORK, NY, November 25, 2015 – The Time to Act is Now. That's the U.S. government's theme for World

Want a Healthy World? Let the HIV Response Lead the Way

World AIDS Day 2015 comes at a watershed moment in the fight for the health of people living with HIV

Most states keep laws criminalizing HIV

Most states keep laws criminalizing HIV Published on Tuesday, 24 November 2015 11:03 LOS ANGELES — Charlie Sheen's recent revelation

The origins and future of HIV disclosure laws

Alison Duke's film, Consent, examines the activism and impacts of the 2012 Canadian Supreme Court decision By Chris Dupuis Canadian laws

Halting spread of HIV demands mix of law, health policy

"Ignorance," English poet Thomas Gray wrote, "is bliss." While those famous words were written in 1742, he could well have

Human Dignity Trust launches Criminalisation in the Commonwealth 2015 report

Human Dignity Trust launches Criminalisation in the Commonwealth 2015 report Published on Sunday, 22 November 2015 09:21 The criminalisation of

Charlie Sheen's HIV announcement highlights flaws in NZ law

Charlie Sheen's HIV announcement highlights flaws in NZ law Published on Friday, 20 November 2015 09:31 The news that Hollywood

Secretary-General Appoints Two Former Presidents, 14 Others as Members of High-Level Panel on Access to Medicines

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today the establishment of a high-level panel on health technology innovation and access. Comprising

New grant to support human rights in 10 African countries

New York - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Fund have signed a US$10.5 million grant to

Ministers of Justice and Attorney Generals of the African Union Adopt the Model Law on Medical Products Regulation in Africa

The African Union (AU) Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Justice and Legal Affairs has adopted the Model Law on Medical

Southern Africa: Media Should Help Fight HIV Stigma - Prof Dingake

Johannesburg — The need to uphold human rights - particularly sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) - should not be

Harm reduction conference calls for political leadership to reform drugs policy

Harm reduction conference calls for political leadership to reform drugs policy Published on Tuesday, 27 October 2015 09:43 The biggest

Opinion: Has Supreme Court criminalized HIV?

People living with the virus can be charged with sexual assault even when there is no risk of transmission BY

HIV Criminalization Never Made Sense

HIV Criminalization Never Made Sense Published on Monday, 19 October 2015 10:24 By Theodore Kerr Understanding the history of these

Upcoming human rights grant will tackle barriers to access in Africa

A new regional program focusing on legal and policy change in Africa has been invited to proceed to grant-making. The

Canada: New film explores the impact of using sexual assault law to prosecute HIV non-disclosure

Canada: New film explores the impact of using sexual assault law to prosecute HIV non-disclosure Published on Thursday, 15 October

Asia-Pacific sees progress on the protection of LGBTI people but obstacles remain

Hanoi, 14 October 2015 – Over the past decade, some 25 countries and territories across Asia and the Pacific have

Regional framework for addressing health and human rights needs of trans people in Asia-Pacific released

Bangkok – A regional Blueprint that specifically addresses the health needs and human rights of transgender people in Asia and

Enshrining the rights of sexual and gender minorities in the Constitution of Nepal

In a historic victory for Nepal’s sexual and gender minorities, the country’s new Constitution explicitly protects them against discrimination. The

The latest issue of our Newsletter - September 2015 - is out!

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SDG SERIES: Are SDGs the Vehicle to End AIDS by 2030? Only if Driven by Human Rights

Allan Maleche This month's UN summit for the adoption of the post-2015 global development agenda will provide an opportunity for

Ban on entry into Singapore eased for foreigners with HIV

SINGAPORE - For more than two decades, foreigners infected with HIV have not been allowed to set foot in Singapore.

Botswana Issues Historic HIV Ruling

––HIV-positive nurse sentenced to three years for workplace accident–– May 20, 2014––A Ugandan court has done the unthinkable: sentenced a

Homa Bay Court Users Committee Pledge to Develop a Strategic Plan to address Issues of HIV and AIDS in the...

Justice Monica Mbaru taking Court Users Committee Members through HIV related discrimination at the work place. Photo: KELIN/Wesley Nderi. At

Jailing of gay men in Senegal poses setback to HIV fight in Africa

Jailing of gay men in Senegal poses setback to HIV fight in Africa Published on Wednesday, 26 August 2015 11:35

Sexual health, human rights, and law

Sexuality and sexual health are two closely related concepts that contribute to the overall health and wellbeing of individuals, couples,

KELIN & UNDP Kenya undertake the First County Dialogue on HIV, Human Rights & the Law in Homa Bay County

Twenty-five members of the Homa Bay Court Users Committee (CUC) will participate in a dialogue on HIV, Human Rights and

Global movement votes to adopt policy to protect human rights of sex workers

A crucial vote to protect the human rights of sex workers was passed today in Dublin at Amnesty International's decision-making

Keeping sex workers safe

Keeping sex workers safe Published on Saturday, 08 August 2015 16:09 Volume 386, No. 9993, p504, 8 August 2015 Editorial

Prison time for HIV? It’s possible in Veracruz

The Veracruz state Congress has unanimously approved legislation that calls for prison time for anyone who intentionally infects another person

Ukraine lifts ban on HIV-positive visitors

Kiev (AFP) - Ukraine said on Wednesday it had removed its restriction on entry and foreign travel for HIV-positive people

ARASA launches a Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, HIV and Human Rights Advocacy Toolkit

ARASA launched a Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, HIV and Human Rights Advocacy Toolkit on 3 August, 2015during its 4th Annual

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Gambia Passes Anti-Gay Bill Imposing Life Imprisonment For Some Same-Sex Acts

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Congresswoman Lee Responds to Uganda’s HIV Discrimination Law

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Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act is Set Aside by Uganda’s Constitutional Court - A Commissioner’s Perspective

Today, I joined in breathing the collective sigh of relief heaved by LGBTI individuals and human rights activists present in

Uganda anti-gay law declared 'null and void' by constitutional court

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New law in the Comoros strengthens protection for people living with HIV

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‘The law can be an awful nuisance in the area of HIV/AIDS’: Michael Kirby

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Defeating Discrimination and the HIV Epidemic

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Michael Kirby’s Challenge: Intellectual Property, HIV/AIDS, and Human Rights

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Myanmar CSOs Provide Input to Draft Intellectual Property Law to Ensure Affordable Medicines

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The U.S. Department of Justice Calls on States to Eliminate or Reform Archaic HIV Criminalization Laws

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Williams Institute Expert Submits Statement in Legal Challenge to Russia’s Ban on “Homosexual Propaganda”

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Criminal law out of step with science of HIV, advocates say

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US imposes military and aid sanctions against Uganda over anti-gay law

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Meeting of Regional Economic Communities on implementation of the African Union Roadmap on Shared Responsibility and Global Solidarity for AIDS,...

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Expert Group Meeting on the Implementation of National Reviews and Consultations on Legal and Policy Barriers to Universal Access to...

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AIDS Watch Africa Experts’ Consultative Committee Meeting

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After anti-gay law, new bill threatens fight against HIV in Uganda

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Statement of Members of the Global Commission on HIV and the Law on the Passing of Uganda’s HIV Prevention and...

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Bitter Injustice: Ugandan Nurse Imprisoned

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BRICS Ministers Join Forces For Access To Medicines

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NSWP Launches Global and Regional Reports Documenting Good Practice in Sex Worker-Led HIV Programming

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Uganda: Parliament passes ‘deeply flawed’ HIV law, takes ‘giant leap backwards’: urge President Museveni to veto

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Indian Supreme Court To Reconsider Sodomy Ruling

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