Background information for: support of the HIV vaccine effort in a human rights framework advocacy for national plans and funding commitments advocacy for public awareness, support, and involvement advocacy for HIV vaccine development advocacy for future HIV vaccine access
This background paper notes the imperatives for funding HIV vaccine research for developing countries; the inadequacy of current approaches and the obstacles to more rapid research and development; and potential action steps to quickly mobilize substantially greater support for such research, including greater funding from governments and other donors and the private sector, and greater … Read more
This is a series of eight info sheets: Current State of HIV Vaccine Research Why We Need a Canadian HIV Vaccine Plan Involving Communities in the Conduct of Clinical Trials Clinical Trials and the Informed-Consent Process Obligations Toward Clinical Trial Participants Clinical Trials and Stigma & Discrimination Planning Now for Vaccine Delivery Essential Resources
At least three international developments are worth noting: the outcomes of the UN General Assembly Special Session on HIV/AIDS in June 2001; the establishment of a Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; and the Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health adopted at the recent 4th WTO Ministerial Conference (Doha, November 2001).
The paper demonstrates that promoting the well-being of both drug users and communities requires changes to drug laws and policies, including the introduction of safe injection facilities.
“As humanitarian, human rights, health, labour and development organizations actively engaged in the Canadian and international responses to the global HIV/AIDS pandemic, we wish to commend you on your address to the World Economic Forum on the 1 February 2002 in New York, and on your leadership in support of the objectives outlined within the … Read more
FEATURES Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission: Landmark Decision by South African Court Compulsory HIV Testing after an Occupational Exposure Establishing Safe Injection Facilities in Canada: Legal and Ethical Issues Report on Complementary/Alternative Health Care and HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS in Prisons: New Developments CANADIAN NEWS Concerns Raised about New Immigration Rules Physicians Dislike New Medical Marijuana Regulations Blood Donor … Read more