HIV Media Guidance
These guidelines are intended to assist reporters, journalists, and the media in creating fair and ethical stories about people living with HIV and HIV policy, prevention and treatment. It is critical that the media uphold the highest standards for fair and ethical journalism when covering HIV.
Reporters covering HIV and related topics have a duty to the public to fully understand the current landscape and accurately cover it. Public awareness and education are important factors in reducing the transmission of HIV and shaping public policy. Studies show that media coverage of HIV often contributes to increased stigma.
HIV Criminalisation in the EU – A comparative 20 country report
In 2020, AAE published a comparative 10-country report on HIV criminalisation, which provided a basis for future advocacy activities on the issue. The current report builds upon the 2020 report, while adding the data from new 10 EU Member states. The report includes information on the impact of legislation introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as trends, developments, and expected changes regarding the criminalisation of HIV.