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Legislation to Authorize Forced Testing for HIV In the Event of Occupational Exposure: An Unjustified and Unnecessary Rights Violation – A submission to the Government of Manitoba
The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network (“Legal Network”) understands that the government of Manitoba has received proposals encouraging it to enact legislation authorizing the forced testing of people for HIV and other diseases in situations of possible occupational exposure. The Legal Network wishes to take this opportunity to comment on this subject. It is our understanding … Read more
Nothing About Us Without Us – A manifesto by people who use illegal drugs
This manifesto was made by people who use drugs. Participants in the project expressed their hope that people who use drugs around the world will either adopt this manifesto, or use it as the basis for creating their own manifesto. Related Publications «Ничего для нас без нас» — Манифест людей, имеющих опыт употребления наркотиков (Russian version) … Read more
Nothing About Us Without Us – Greater, meaningful involvement of people who use illegal drugs: A public health, ethical, and human rights imperative (International edition)
This report examines — from an international perspective — why it is important to increase meaningful involvement of people who use illegal drugs in the response to HIV and hepatitis C (HCV), and how this can be done. Related Publications «Ничего для нас без нас» — Расширение значимого участия людей, имеющих опыт употребления наркотиков (Russian version)
HIV and Hepatitis C in Prisons
This is a series of 13 info sheets on HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C in prisons. HIV and hepatitis C in prisons: the facts High-risk behaviours in prisons HIV and hepatitis C transmission in prison Prevention: condoms Prevention: bleach Prevention: needle and syringe programs Prevention and treatment: methadone Care, treatment and support A comprehensive strategy Aboriginal … Read more
HIV, Disability and Human Rights – Opportunities offered by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
There are many links between HIV and (other) disabilities. As a result, there are growing calls for partnership between HIV activists and disability activists in responding to human rights concerns, including discrimination. Related Publications VIH, Discapacidad y Derechos Humanos: Oportunidades que Ofrece la Convención de las Naciones Unidas sobre los Derechos de las Personas con … Read more
Statement to the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention re: Egyptian arrests (Item 3)
“[T]he Working Group on Arbitrary Detention in 2002 condemned the detention of men in Egypt on the basis of consensual homosexual conduct. In this case, the same law is being used to arrest and abuse people because of their actual or presumed HIV serostatus. Forcible HIV testing also violates basic rights to privacy and to … Read more
Recalibrating the Regime: The Need for a Human Rights-Based Approach to International Drug Policy
In three parts, this report: presents a critical analysis of the UN systems of drug control and human rights, and their relative relationship within overall UN governance, and outlines the basis for the primacy of human rights; highlights the multiple ways in which the enforcement of drug prohibition, the dominant approach of the UN drug … Read more