Scientists should
not only create knowledge to improve the HIV epidemic, they also have a duty to
speak out about human rights abuses and ensure that access
- Published
- 09 July 2013
- By
- Edwin J. Bernard
A year ago, South Korea announced at the 19th International AIDS Conference that it had eliminated immigration regulations that discriminated against people living with HIV and prevented them from entering, living, and working in the country. But that announcement, celebrated at the meeting of more than 20,000 scientists, presidents, business leaders and grass-roots activists from around the globe, hardly tells the full story.
- Published
- 30 June 2013
- From
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The Diplomat
Sex while abroad appears to be contributing
to the ongoing epidemics of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections
(STIs) in European gay men, results of a large
- Published
- 24 June 2013
- By
- Michael Carter
A study (Frentz) that looked at genetic similarities in the HIV from recently diagnosed people in 24 European countries found that among
‘clusters’ of closely related
- Published
- 10 May 2013
- By
- Gus Cairns
Rutendo is a cross-border trader and mother of three who has resorted to finding part-time employment as a domestic worker in neighbouring countries. Her main worry is when she fails to come back home on time to collect her ARVs.
- Published
- 25 April 2013
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allAfrica.com
The United Nations Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has welcomed the recent law reforms in Mongolia that have removed all travel restrictions and other discriminatory provisions for people living with HIV.
- Published
- 04 February 2013
- From
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UN News Centre
This World AIDS Day, Chief Executives (CEO’s) from some of the world’s largest companies are calling for an end to travel restrictions for people living with HIV. More than 40 CEOs have signed an unprecedented pledge urging the repeal of laws and policies in 45 countries that still deport, detain or deny entry to people solely because they are living with HIV.
- Published
- 28 November 2012
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UNAIDS
The activists were protesting against the attitude of conference organizers, who had praised the US government for lifting the travel ban on people living with HIV -- but failed to address the remaining travel restrictions on people who use drugs and sex workers, who could not attend the conference if they declared their status.
- Published
- 24 July 2012
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You Tube / Hungarian Civil Liberties Union
Heidemarie Kremer is a medical doctor, psychologist, and scientist. She has been barred from presenting her science at the International AIDS Conference in Washington because she is HIV-positive. She writes, "I have a criminal record because I am open about my HIV status. The stigma has made me silent".
- Published
- 18 July 2012
- From
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50.50
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) applauds the legislative reforms by the Republic of Moldova to lift its restrictions on entry, stay or residence based on HIV status. With these reforms, the Republic of Moldova joins a growing list of countries that are aligning national HIV legislation with international public health and human rights standards.
- Published
- 24 June 2012
- From
- UNAIDS
Antiretroviral drug chartA one-page reference guide to the anti-HIV drugs licensed for use in the UK or European Union, with information on formulation, dosing, key side effects and food requirements.
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