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Atmospheric Pressure: Russian Drug Policy as a Driver for Violations of the UN Convention against Torture

Shadow Report to the UN Committee against Torture in relation to the review of the Fifth Periodic Report of the Russian Federation. This report considers facts, reasons for and conditions for mistreatment of drug users in Russia.   Publications Connexes «АТМОСФЕРНОЕ ДАВЛЕНИЕ»: Наркополитика России как фактор нарушений Конвенции ООН против пыток  (Version russe)  

Open Letter to the Government of the Dominican Republic Regarding the Bill to Establish « Zones of Tolerance » for Sex Workers

« The undersigned, supporters and representatives of sex workers and organizations and individuals advocating for human rights, are deeply concerned with [the Bill]. While we understand the Government’s concern for the health and well-being of its citizens, the bill violates a range of human rights which will contribute to a climate of intolerance that will only … Lire plus

Non-divulgation de la séropositivité au VIH et droit criminel canadien : le traitement antirétroviral et la charge virale

Ce document vous renseignera sur les éléments suivants : les circonstances où il y a obligation de divulguer sa séropositivité au VIH; les données actuelles concernant l’effet du traitement ARV et de la charge virale sur le risque de transmission du VIH; l’état actuel du droit relativement à la charge virale et à la divulgation … Lire plus