A Comparative Look at HIV Laws in the Deep South: Mississippi vs. Tennessee, Alabama, and Louisiana
The Deep South has long been grappling with the HIV epidemic. While significant strides have been made in HIV prevention and treatment nationwide, the legal landscape regarding HIV varies considerably from state to state. In this blog post, we will compare Mississippi’s HIV laws with those of other Deep South states, namely Tennessee, Alabama, and Louisiana. Understanding how these states approach HIV-related legislation can shed light on the progress made and areas that still need attention in Mississippi.
Role of viral suppression in HIV treatment and prevention and its potential in addressing harmful laws and discrimination
This article documents key moments in research and WHO policies that have informed how ART is applied within HIV programs, including as a prevention tool with the potential to support efforts to address HIV-related discrimination. In 2023, WHO continues to clarify that there is zero risk of sexual HIV transmission when a person living with HIV has an undetectable viral load and an almost zero or negligible risk of sexual transmission when a person living with HIV has a viral load of ≤1000 copies/mL.
Анализ национального законодательства Грузии, связанного с СОГИ и ВИЧ
Role of Media in Ending Criminalisation of HIV – Media Toolkit 2021-2023
The purpose of this media toolkit is to help health journalists and advocates understand HIV criminalisation in Zimbabwe and adequately engage with the various facets of arguments and viewpoints on the subject matter. Journalists and advocates are key stakeholders in promoting public health goals and the advancement of rights and freedoms of those infected and affected by HIV.
Фактические данные по искоренению стигмы и дискриминации в связи с ВИЧ — Руководство для стран по реализации эффективных программ, направленных на искоренение стигмы и дискриминации в связи с ВИЧ в шести сферах
В этом отчете рассматриваются последние данные о том, что является эффективным в снижении стигмы и дискриминации в связи с ВИЧ в рамках ключевых программ по снижению уровня стигмы и дискриминации и расширению доступа к правосудию в шести основных сферах деятельности Глобального Партнерства.
El VIH y el sida y los derechos laborales: Un manual para jueces y profesionales del derecho
El propósito de este manual es ayudar a los jueces y profesionales del derecho en el manejo de cuestiones relacionadas con el VIH y el sida, con un énfasis en el empleo y la ocupación. Proporciona información acerca de las leyes nacionales e internacionales pertinentes y su aplicación en los tribunales nacionales de diversas tradiciones y marcos jurídicos.
Regional HIV Criminalisation Report: Francophone Africa
The 3 first pages of this report are an Executive Summary in English of the findings from a HIV criminalisation mapping exercise in Francophone Africa, conducted between May and September 2017. The full report in French starts from page 4.
Judgment On Section 24 Of The HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act
Outlines the AIDS Law Project’s suit (Petition No. 97 of 2010) against the Attorney General and Director of Public Prosecutions regarding the constitutionality of section 24 of HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act. The court found that some terms were too broadly defined and that Act contravened Kenya’s constitution.