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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.

 

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.

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 ?

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.