HIV/AIDS in Prisons in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union

This is a series of 12 info sheets: HIV/AIDS and HCV in prisons: the facts High-risk behaviours behind bars HIV transmission in prison Condoms and prevention of sexual abuse Bleach and other disinfectants Needle and syringe programs Opioid substitution treatment Care and treatment A comprehensive strategy Women prisoners and HIV/AIDS A moral and legal obligation … Read more

Compendium of Federal and Provincial Corrections Law

The laws and policies cited in this document were accessed on 11 October 2005. However, some laws may not have been up-to-date as of that day, depending on whether the source consulted was updated. The link to each source is included in this document and should be consulted to determine the currency of the information. … Read more

Letter to Chinese President Hu Jintao re: Beijing Gay and Lesbian Culture Festival

“Human Rights Watch and the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network write to protest the arbitrary action of Beijing police who on December 16 closed down the First Annual Beijing Gay and Lesbian Culture Festival. The suppression of the festival, on whatever pretext, violates fundamental rights to freedoms of expression and assembly. Furthermore, in view of China’s … Read more

Income Security for people living with HIV/AIDS in Canada

This is a series of six info sheets on the disability income and other benefit programs people living with HIV/AIDS in Canada rely upon: HIV/AIDS and income insecurity Employment Insurance sickness benefit Long-term disability insurance Canada and Quebec Pension Plan disability benefit Provincial and territorial social assistance Overcoming the barriers to income security: recommendations for … Read more

Letter to Toronto City Council re: Toronto Drug Strategy

“The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network wishes to express its support for the visionary report and recommendations of the Toronto Drug Strategy Advisory Committee. In adopting the recommended strategy as policy, the City of Toronto would distinguish itself as having a drug policy based on sound empirical evidence, informed public health principles and respect for human … Read more