Publication Type : Advocacy

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 … Lire plus

Initiative canadienne de vaccin contre le VIH/sida : Lettre ouverte d’organismes canadiens de lutte contre le VIH/sida

« Nous sommes des personnes vivant avec le VIH, des chercheurs, des fournisseurs de services et des organisations communautaires qui travaillent à  prévenir la propagation du VIH et à  fournir des soins, des traitements et du soutien aux personnes qui vivent avec le VIH, ici et à  l’étranger. Nous vous prions instamment de faire en … Lire plus

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 … Lire plus

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. »

Une option trompeuse et malavisée : Peines de prison obligatoires pour les infractions liées À  la drogue (novembre 2009) – Mémoire au Comité sénatorial permanent des affaires juridiques et constitutionnelles, concernant le projet de loi C-15

Mémoire présenté le 18 novembre 2009 au Comité sénatorial permanent des affaires juridiques et constitutionnelles, concernant le projet de loi C-15, Loi modifiant la Loi réglementant certaines drogues et autres substances et apportant des modifications corrélatives à d’autres lois.

Submission to the UN Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review Working Group, Eighth Session (2010) re: Review of Kyrgyz Republic

This submission describes several key human rights priorities and provides recommendations for the Kyrgyz Republic to better respect, protect and fulfill human rights, consistent with its international legal obligations, in areas of particular relevance to effective response to HIV.   Publications Connexes Материал поданный в Рабочую группу по Универсальному периодическому обзору Совета ООН по правам … Lire plus