Human rights and HIV/AIDS in the context of 3 by 5: time for new directions? – HIV/AIDS Policy and Law Review 9(2), August 2004

Over the last decade, the success of the human rights–based approach to HIV/AIDS has been spotty, says Mark Heywood. In this feature article, the author describes the challenges that remain in implementing a human rights approach. He presents an analysis of questions raised by De Cock et al concerning the applicability of the human rights … Read more

Programming HIV/AIDS: a human rights approach – A tool for international development and community-based organizations responding to HIV/AIDS (Canadian version)

The tool was prepared with reference to Government of Canada policies and practices, and the primary audience is program staff in Canada in non-governmental development organizations community based AIDS organizations the private sector who prepare funding proposals, and manage and evaluate projects or programs, which address HIV/AIDS and related issues in developing countries and countries … Read more

Letter to the Commission des droits de la personne re: École Nationale de Police du Québec and the Service du police de la ville de Montréal

“On 26 January 2004, the city council of Montréal adopted a policy outlining the medical standards for hiring of the Service de police de la ville de Montréal (SPVM); a copy of this policy is attached as Appendix A ( les “normes d’embauche”). These standards echo in large part those of the École Nationale de … Read more

Network News 16 – July 2004

In this issue: Network plays key role in building a comprehensive, global response to HIV/AIDS as treatment, microbicide and vaccine advocates join forces Network Fights Discriminatory hiring practices at the Montreal Police Service Global Health is a Human Right garners widespread support HIV/AIDS, Prisoners, Human Rights and the Law Disclosure of HIV Status After Cuerrier: … Read more