Publication Type : Advocacy

Information note regarding retaliation of the Government of the Russian Federation against the Andrey Rylkov Foundation for Health and Social Justice

The Government of the Russian Federation has retaliated against and suppressed the activities of the Andrey Rylkov Foundation (ARF), including the exercising of its freedom of expression in promoting recommendations given by the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) to the Russian Government in its Concluding Observations of 20 May 2011. Most … Lire plus

Factum of the Interveners at the Supreme Court of Canada: R v. Mabior and R v. D.C.

« These appeals raise the question of whether the offence of aggravated sexual assault can and should be established for HIV non-disclosure in circumstances where, in the Interveners’ submission, there is no ‘significant risk’ of transmission because of factors that dramatically reduce that risk, such as the use of condoms or an undetectable or low viral … Lire plus

Open Letter to the Government of the Dominican Republic Regarding the Bill to Establish « Zones of Tolerance » for Sex Workers

« The undersigned, supporters and representatives of sex workers and organizations and individuals advocating for human rights, are deeply concerned with [the Bill]. While we understand the Government’s concern for the health and well-being of its citizens, the bill violates a range of human rights which will contribute to a climate of intolerance that will only … Lire plus

Exposé à la Commission mondiale sur le VIH et le droit — Objet : Canada

1. Lois et pratiques qui criminalisent les personnes séropositives ou vulnérables au VIH Personnes qui font usage de drogue Personnes incarcérées Travailleuses et travailleurs sexuels Criminalisation de la non-divulgation de la séropositivité au VIH 2. Loi et pratiques propices ou néfastes à l’accès aux traitements liés au VIH Régime canadien d’accès aux médicaments

Joint NGO statement to UN Human Rights Council Advisory Committee, 7th Session re: traditional values

HRC Resolution 16/3, « Promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms through a better understanding of traditional values of humankind » stresses that « traditions shall not be invoked to justify harmful practices violating universal human rights norms and standards. » In order to gain such an understanding, the Advisory Committee must discuss both the negative and positive ways in … Lire plus

Letter to Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Canada re: Commemorating the Russian victims of the War on Drugs

« We urge the Russian government to abolish the criminal ban on methadone, to support rather than repress harm reduction programs and workers, and to reform its drug laws so as to place health concerns, not further pointless and harsh criminalization and punishment, at the centre of Russia’s response to drugs and the related harms they … Lire plus

Élections 2011 — Votez pour l’action en riposte à la crise mondiale du sida : accès mondial aux médicaments salvateurs

Une élection fédérale vous offre l’occasion de voter pour un député qui est d’accord pour simplifier le RCAM par une « solution à licence unique ». Un seul mécanisme, une seule licence – une option plus simple et plus souple pour les pays en développement et les fournisseurs génériques, meilleure pour les patients ayant besoin … Lire plus