This publication summarizes selected cases in three thematic areas where there has been considerable litigation aimed at protecting and promoting the human rights of people living with HIV, namely: HIV-related discrimination; access to HIV-related treatment; and HIV prevention and care in prisons. This publication has been produced by HIV and human rights advocates and activists … Read more
“In a matter of days, government delegates will be gathering in Hong Kong for the latest landmark event in the ongoing process of economic globalization — the Sixth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO). We, members of civil society from developed and developing countries, concerned about the impact of this process on the … Read more
“As a coalition of international development organizations, international humanitarian organizations, AIDS service organizations, trade unions, faith-based groups and human rights organizations, we are writing to encourage you to continue showing Canada’s commitment to the Global Fund to fight AIDS TB and Malaria (GFATM) by making a generous pledge at the GFATM Replenishment Conference taking place … Read more
FEATURES The criminalization of HIV transmission in England and Wales: questions of law and policy CANADIAN DEVELOPMENTS HIV disclosure no longer required on application form for temporary resident visa Safer tattooing piloted in six federal prisons Ottawa: City Council approves distribution of crack kits Bill to export generic drugs comes into force Recommendations published concerning … Read more
The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network is pleased to submit herewith material in response to the PMPRB’s recent discussion paper on the question of price increases in Canada for patented medicines.
“We write to you to express our deepest concern that recent amendments to India’s patent legislation will lead to unnecessary suffering and death for millions of people in your country and in many others, particularly in the developing world. We urge you to send the Patent (Amendment) Bill 2005 back to Parliament for reconsideration, so … Read more