Publication Topic : Discrimination

Модельный закон о потреблении наркотиков и ВИЧ/СПИДе — 1 Модуль: Вопросы уголовного права

Модельный закон предназначен служить в качестве источника информации для законодателей, лиц, ответственных за разработку политики и принятие решений, широкого ряда защитников и активистов, по мере их приближения к задаче реформирования законодательства или приведения его в соответствие с современными реалиями связанными с распространением ВИЧ-инфекции среди лиц, употребляющих наркотики. 1 Модуль состоит из вступительного слова в котором … Read more

Legislating for Health and Human Rights: Model Law on Drug Use and HIV/AIDS (pre-publication version)

The model law resource consists of eight modules, addressing the following issues: – Criminal law reform – Treatment for drug dependence – Sterile syringe programs – Supervised drug consumption facilities – Prisons – Outreach and information – Stigma and discrimination – Heroin prescription programs Each of the eight modules in this series is a stand-alone … Read more

Courting Rights: Case Studies in Litigating the Human Rights of People Living with HIV

This publication summarizes selected cases in three thematic areas where there has been considerable litigation aimed at protecting and promoting the human rights of people living with HIV, namely: HIV-related discrimination; access to HIV-related treatment; and HIV prevention and care in prisons. This publication has been produced by HIV and human rights advocates and activists … Read more

Case Studies: Human rights-based approaches to HIV/AIDS

This is a series of case studies outlining how laws and policies dealing with various aspects of HIV/AIDS can and should be based on human rights laws and principles. Criminalization of sex work(ers): The human rights case for law reform Pregnancy and HIV testing policy: The need to respect and protect human rights HIV prevention … Read more