Publication Type: Advocacy
Comments on the Report of the Law Commission of Malawi on the Development of HIV and AIDS Legislation
“Enclosed are comments on the December 2008 Report of the Law Commission on the Development of HIV and AIDS Legislation. The Legal Network appreciates the opportunity to submit comments to the Legal Affairs Committee on this Report. We hope that our comments will assist the Committee in its work finalizing the HIV and AIDS (Prevention … Read more
Submission to the UN Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review Working Group, Ninth Session (2010) re: Review of the Republic of Malawi
This submission describes key national human rights priorities and provides recommendations for the Government of Malawi to better respect, protect and fulfill human rights, consistent with its international legal obligations, in areas of particular relevance to an effective response to HIV. These priorities are: 1) women’s rights in relation to marital property and 2) the … Read more
The Global AIDS Crisis: 5 Steps Canada Should Take – A Civil Society Platform for Action
At the G8 Summit in July 2005, the leaders of the richest industrialized nations, including Canada, pledged to develop and implement a comprehensive response to AIDS with the goal of achieving universal access to HIV/AIDS treatment by 2010. Despite some gains, this goal is still far from being achieved. Sustained action will be required to … Read more
Alternative Report to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on Kazakhstan’s initial report on the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Re: Drug Use, HIV, Overdose and Harm Reduction: Articles 2, 12 and 15.1.b People who use illicit drugs are vulnerable to a wide range of negative health consequences as a result of that use …. In addition to the health risks related to HIV and hepatitis C infections, opiate overdose has been reported as the … Read more
Canada’s HIV Vaccine Initiative: An open letter from Canadian organizations fighting HIV/AIDS
“We are people living with HIV, researchers, service-providers and community organizations working to prevent the spread of HIV and ensure care, treatment and support for those living with HIV, here at home and abroad. We call on you to ensure that these funds will remain committed to strengthening the response to HIV, and to ensure … Read more
Joint Statement to Commission on the Status of Women, 54th Session re: Criminal Legislation that Contravenes the Beijing Platform for Action
“We are deeply concerned at an alarming global trend of laws that explicitly target and/or directly or indirectly impact women’s right to control their sexuality and reproduction. Through such legislation, women’s rights are being violated and traditional gender norms are being reinforced, with governments strictly policing women’s bodies and choices…. This submission briefly addresses the … Read more
Open letter to the Government of Malawi: Civil society organizations call for the repeal of discriminatory laws and the dismissal of charges in Malawi same-sex case
“We, the undersigned organizations, write to express our deep concern at the imprisonment and prosecution of Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga under provisions of Malawi’s penal code criminalizing private sexual behaviour. We further call on Malawian authorities to drop all charges against both men and repeal sections 153 and 156 of the penal law.”
Leading Together: What we can do to overcome AIDS at home and abroad
“For Canada and the world, 2010 is a year of opportunities that can and should be seized by Parliament and the Government, working in collaboration with community organizations, to make real progress in saving lives and making a healthier nation and world.” (Advertisement placed in The Hill Times, Monday, January 18, 2010, p. 21)
Canada’s Law on Compulsory Licensing for Export – Update: 3 December 2009
On the evening of December 2, 2009, in a victory for treatment activists, Canada’s House of Commons voted narrowly (143 in favour, 127 against) to move forward with a private member’s bill that would streamline “Canada’s Access to Medicines Regime” (CAMR), the law originally passed in 2004 to implement the WTO General Council Decision of … Read more