End Punitive Practices for Infant Feeding!
On International Human Rights Day, 10th December 2024, the International Community of Women Living with HIV (ICW Global), the AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA), the HIV Justice Network (HJN) and the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) stand united to denounce punitive responses to people living with HIV who breast/chestfeed or comfort nurse. These practices are unjust, harmful, and violate fundamental human rights.
HIV criminalisation laws around the world
HIV criminalisation is a global phenomenon, with problematic legislation in every region of the world. Countries criminalise people with HIV for transmission, exposure and/or non-disclosure of HIV status. This page provides a brief overview with global examples and a link to more detailed and up-to-date information by country.