Judicial Handbook on HIV, Human Rights and the Law in Uganda
The Judicial Handbook on HIV, Human Rights and the Law in Uganda comprises of five parts that address the issues relating to HIV/AIDS and raises pertinent issues relating to its existence as may affect Judges’ decisions as well as possible recommendations for a start. Specifically, it has a background in which the current status of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and response to it is included.
- Part I enunciates the International Law and Human Rights Frameworks as applicable to HIV/AIDS in Uganda
- Part II concentrates on the National Law and Human Rights Frameworks as applicable to HIV in Uganda.
- Part III is about gaps/issues/shortfalls in national law and human rights frameworks as applicable to HIV and discusses policies on HIV.
- Part IV pertains to criminalization of transmission of HIV and its adverse effects.
- Part V is about things to remember when judging and adjudicating HIV cases, what the disposition of a judicial officer should be as well as the role of a judicial officer in the courtroom whilst handling such cases.
General Comments No.1 on Article 14 (1) (d) and (e) of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa
The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (the Maputo Protocol) is the first international legally binding human rights instrument to recognize the intersection between women’s human rights and HIV. In Article 14 (1) (d) and (e), the Maputo Protocol lays down women’s right to self-protection and to be protected from HIV infection, as well as their right to be informed of their HIV status and the HIV status of their partners in accordance with international standards and practices in force. As such, the Maputo Protocol is therefore, in practice, an important tool towards the alleviation of the disproportionate effect of the HIV pandemic on the lives of women in Africa. Even though considered as a landmark, the provisions of the Maputo Protocol on HIV are not very explicit on the measures to be taken by States Parties to ensure the full implementation of women’s rights to sexual and reproductive health. In order to meet this objective, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission) adopted these General Comments on Article 14 (1) (d) and (e) at its 52nd Ordinary Session held from 9 to 22 October 2012 in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.
Evaluation of the Global Commission on HIV and the Law
Findings from an external evaluation of the impacts and legacy of the Global Commission on HIV and the Law. It explores the fulfilment of the Commission’s objectives, taking into account the perspectives and experiences of representatives from government, including law and policy makers, civil society including those most marginalised and affected by HIV, as well as United Nations agencies and other development partners.
Sentencia C-248/19 – Demanda de inconstitucionalidad contra el artículo 370 de la Ley 599 de 2000, “Por la cual se expide el Código Penal”.
La decisión de la Corte Constitucional de Colombia de eliminar la sección del código penal que penaliza la transmisión del VIH.
El Tribunal Constitucional de Colombia estableció que la ley violaba los principios de igualdad y no discriminación, ya que señalaba a las personas que vivían con el VIH, los estigmatizaba y limitaba sus derechos. El Tribunal estableció que la ley creaba un trato diferenciado que no era razonable y, por lo tanto, constituía una discriminación. El Tribunal estableció además que dicha ley violaba los derechos sexuales de las personas que viven con el VIH y que era ineficaz cumplir con los objetivos de salud pública.
El VIH no es un crimen – Segunda reunión anual de la Red Mexicana de Organizaciones Contra la Criminalización del VIH
Videodocumental de la segunda reunión anual de la Red Mexicana de Organizaciones Contra la Criminalización del VIH que explora las consecuencias negativas de la penalización del VIH.
Ces femmes séropositives qui vivent dans l’ombre
Entretien avec le Dr Florence Brunel, médecin spécialiste du VIH, sexologue et militante, explorant les pourquoi les femmes ne se sentent pas libres de divulguer leur séropositivité et pourquoi tant de tabous restent-ils ?
Togo : Loi N° 2010-018, modifiant la loi N° 2005-012 du 14 décembre 2005 portant protection des personnes en matière du VIH/sida
Texte de loi relative au VIH. Article pertinent prévoyant des sanctions pénales : Article 61(transmission volontaire du VIH).
Mali : Loi No.06-028/ du 29 juin 2006 fixant les règles relatives à la prévention, à la prise en charge et au contrôle du VIH/SIDA
Texte de loi relative au VIH. Article pertinent prévoyant des sanctions pénales : Article 37 (inoculation volontaire de substances infectées par le VIH).
Body Politics: A Primer on Criminalization of Sexuality and Reproduction
Details the major areas of concern and the harm which both direct and indirect criminalization inflict on an individual’s human rights and the health of society as a whole.
Résolution du Parlement européen du 8 juillet 2010 sur une approche fondée sur les droits dans la réponse de l’UE face au problème du VIH/sida
Invite la Commission et le Conseil à soutenir les efforts consentis pour dépénaliser la transmission du VIH/sida et l'exposition au virus.