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Joint Statement to United Nations Human Rights Council, 14th Session re: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
“The Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action affirms the principles of universality and non-discrimination, and yet many people continue to be denied their rights solely because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. … The time is overdue for this Council to take up its responsibility to address these human rights violations.”
Joint Statement to United Nations Human Rights Council, 14th Session re: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Health
“We welcome the focus of the Special Rapporteur on Health on issues of decriminalisation, in relation to same-sex conduct, sex work and HIV transmission. We share his view that criminal laws in these areas are counterproductive and incompatible with the right to health.”
Comments on the Report of the Law Commission of Malawi on the Development of HIV and AIDS Legislation
“Enclosed are comments on the December 2008 Report of the Law Commission on the Development of HIV and AIDS Legislation. The Legal Network appreciates the opportunity to submit comments to the Legal Affairs Committee on this Report. We hope that our comments will assist the Committee in its work finalizing the HIV and AIDS (Prevention … Read more