Publications

« We have recently learned that the thirty-fourth Expert Committee On Drug Dependence (ECDD), which will meet in Geneva on 28–31 March, has included on its agenda a “final decision” on the rescheduling of buprenorphine, a medication used for pain relief and for the treatment of opiate dependence. We understand that under consideration is whether to … Lire plus

Publications Connexes HIV/AIDS in Prisons in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union  (version anglais)

This is a series of 12 info sheets: HIV/AIDS and HCV in prisons: the facts High-risk behaviours behind bars HIV transmission in prison Condoms and prevention of sexual abuse Bleach and other disinfectants Needle and syringe programs Opioid substitution treatment Care and treatment A comprehensive strategy Women prisoners and HIV/AIDS A moral and legal obligation … Lire plus

The laws and policies cited in this document were accessed on 11 October 2005. However, some laws may not have been up-to-date as of that day, depending on whether the source consulted was updated. The link to each source is included in this document and should be consulted to determine the currency of the information. … Lire plus

« Human Rights Watch and the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network write to protest the arbitrary action of Beijing police who on December 16 closed down the First Annual Beijing Gay and Lesbian Culture Festival. The suppression of the festival, on whatever pretext, violates fundamental rights to freedoms of expression and assembly. Furthermore, in view of China’s … Lire plus

Voici une série de six feuillets d’information sur les programmes de revenu d’invalidité et autres prestations sur lesquelles comptent les personnes vivant avec le VIH/sida au Canada : Le VIH/sida et l’insécurité du revenu Prestations de maladie de l’Assurance emploi Assurance-invalidité de longue durée Prestations d’invalidité du Régime de pensions du Canada et du Régime … Lire plus

« The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network wishes to express its support for the visionary report and recommendations of the Toronto Drug Strategy Advisory Committee. In adopting the recommended strategy as policy, the City of Toronto would distinguish itself as having a drug policy based on sound empirical evidence, informed public health principles and respect for human … Lire plus

« Dans quelques jours à peine, les représentants gouvernementaux se rassembleront à Hong Kong pour participer au prochain événement décisif dans le processus continu de mondialisation de l’économie, soit la sixième Conférence ministérielle de l’Organisation mondiale du commerce. Nous, membres des sociétés civiles de pays industrialisés et en développement, sommes préoccupés par l’impact de ce … Lire plus

This article summarizes the body of evidence generated via the Vancouver Injection Drug Users Study (VIDUS), discusses briefly the related human rights implications, and concludes with recommendations for action. Publications Connexes Revue VIH/sida, droit et politiques 10(3) décembre 2005