Publication Language : English

A human rights analysis of the N’Djamena model legislation on AIDS and HIV-specific legislation in Benin, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone and Togo

This paper analyses the recent HIV-specific legislation of seven Central and West African countries from the perspective of human rights. These seven laws (the “laws under consideration”) are: the “Law on prevention, care and control of HIV/AIDS” (No. 2005-31 of 5 April 2006) in Benin; the “Law on prevention, care and control of HIV/AIDS” (No. … Lire plus

A Human Rights-based Commentary on UNAIDS Guidance Note: HIV and Sex Work (April 2007)

The April 2007 UNAIDS Guidance Note: HIV and Sex Work (« the Guidance Note ») is inconsistent with previous UN statements on the central importance of respecting, protecting and fulfilling the rights of sex workers in programs and policies related to sex work and HIV. The Guidance Note fails to consider seriously the precarious human rights situation … Lire plus

Perspectives de la société civile quant à l’engagement international du Canada en matière de VIH et de sida

La Coalition interagence sida et développement (CISD), le Réseau juridique canadien VIH/sida et le Groupe de travail canadien sur le VIH et la réinsertion sociale (GTCVRS) ont mené une démarche consultative visant à  recueillir les perspectives de la société civile à  l’égard de l’engagement mondial du Canada en matière de VIH et de sida. Le … Lire plus