« The International Service for Human Rights, the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network and the Human Rights Council of Australia acknowledge at the outset the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender members of government and other delegations throughout this room. We know that many of you are unable to express your sexual orientation or gender identity for fear … Lire plus
The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network is a signatory to this statement.
Human Rights are for all humans, but we usually do not enjoy these fundamental freedoms, because we are not perceived as having rights or humanity. « On a daily basis, we face abuse ranging from being cursed and sworn at; to being made to feel that we are less human than others; rejected by our families, … Lire plus
« The fight against the criminalization of gay men and lesbians through so called “sodomy laws” stood at the beginning of the more than 100 years old movement of LGBT people for emancipation and equality before the law. Indeed it still is our most basic demand today . . . . »
DOSSIERS VIH/sida et droits humains : ce n’est qu’un début Bien loin, de là jusqu’ici : l’approche des droits humains au palier local devant le VIH/sida Protection contre la discrimination au motif de l’infection à VIH ou du sida : le cadre juridique au Canada ÉDITORIAL Sida, drogue et terrorisme — Ai-je capté votre attention? … Lire plus
This statement first examines the connection between non-discrimination and effective responses to HIV/AIDS, and then sets out existing language by UN Treaty Bodies and Special Procedures which confirms that the right of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgendered people to be protected from discrimination is already established in international human rights law.
DOSSIERS Sortir de l’ombre : la quête de progrès dans la réalisation des droits humains des travailleuses sexuelles Des pas en avant, en arrière et de côté – La loi canadienne sur l’exportation de produits pharmaceutiques génériques ÉDITORIAL Grand temps d’amplifier considérablement l’action pour les droits humains NOUVELLES CANADIENNES Ontario – La police divulgue la … Lire plus
The tool was prepared with reference to Government of Canada policies and practices, and the primary audience is program staff in Canada in non-governmental development organizations community based AIDS organizations the private sector who prepare funding proposals, and manage and evaluate projects or programs, which address HIV/AIDS and related issues in developing countries and countries … Lire plus