Publication Topic : Discrimination

Canada: Drug policy and economic, social, and cultural rights — Submission to the Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights

“Canada is a party to the three main UN drug control conventions, which aim to control illicit drugs by reducing supply and demand, in particular through requiring States Parties to adopt varying degrees of prohibitions and sanctions on a range of designated controlled substances, while also providing some degree of (often contested) flexibility for States … Read more

Factum of the Interveners at the Supreme Court of Canada: R. v. Lloyd

“Globally, prisons disproportionately incarcerate people from marginalized communities, who, in turn, are disproportionately affected by conditions such as drug dependence, HIV, and hepatitis C virus. … Section 5(3)(a)(i)(D) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (the “MMS Provision”) mandates that the persons to whom it applies serve a one year prison sentence, whatever their health condition. The … Read more

HIV stigma and Charlie Sheen’s outing: things to remember

November 17, 2015 In a television interview this week, actor Charlie Sheen revealed he is living with HIV, claiming that part of his reason for doing so is to put an end to years of rumours as well as extortion through threats of revealing his status. His revelation has prompted a flurry of media attention … Read more

In Conversation with … Ron Rosenes

Ron Rosenes is a member of the Legal Network’s Advocates Circle and a past Vice Chair of the Canadian Treatment Action Council who has been working on HIV-related issues for more than twenty-five years. He was recently awarded the Order of Canada for his community work. How have your background and lived experience influenced your … Read more

PAGSISIWALAT, PAGKAPRIBADO AT PAGIGING MAGULANG

Nabubuhay nang may HIV: Alamin ang Iyong mga Karapatan PAGSISIWALAT, PAGKAPRIBADO  AT PAGIGING MAGULANG Mga Tanong at Sagot [Know Your Rights 8: Disclosure, privacy and parenting in Tagalog]

PAGSISIWALAT SA PAARALAN AT DAYCARE

Nabubuhay nang may HIV: Alamin ang Iyong mga Karapatan PAGSISIWALAT SA PAARALAN AT DAYCARE Mga Tanong at Sagot [Know Your Rights 7: Disclosure in school and daycare in Tagalog]

PAGKAPRIBADO AT MGA RECORD NG KALUSUGAN

Nabubuhay nang may HIV: Alamin ang Iyong mga Karapatan PAGKAPRIBADO AT MGA RECORD NG KALUSUGAN Mga Tanong at Sagot [Know Your Rights 6: Privacy and health records in Tagalog]

PAGSISIWALAT BILANG ISANG PASYENTE

Nabubuhay nang may HIV: Alamin ang Iyong mga Karapatan PAGSISIWALAT BILANG ISANG PASYENTE Mga Tanong at Sagot [Know Your Rights 5: Disclosure as a patient in Tagalog]

PAGSISIWALAT AT POST-SECONDARY NA EDUKASYON

Nabubuhay nang may HIV: Alamin ang Iyong mga Karapatan PAGSISIWALAT AT POST-SECONDARY NA EDUKASYON Mga Tanong at Sagot [Know Your Rights 4: Disclosure and post-secondary education in Tagalog]