HIV and human rights
Human rights violations against women, sexual minorities and those on the margins of society such as people who use drugs increases their vulnerability to HIV. Violations can take the form of everyday stigma and discrimination as well as the aggressive actions of police or others in authority.
Many Key Correspondents advocate for the rights of women, sex workers, sexual minorities, people who use drugs and people living with HIV. They report the human reality of rights violations as a way to bring governments to account and advocate for fairer systems that enable all members of society to stay healthy and well.
How HIV stigma silences people living with HIV in Barbados
Despite its small size and sense of community, stigma and discrimination is a major problem for people living with HIV in Barbados. Getting people to speak out is a struggle. more
Human rights must be central to HIV prevention efforts
Gautam gives a personal account of attending this year’s International AIDS Conference in Melbourne, where he puts HIV and human rights high on the agenda for the new post 2015 development goals. more
Zimbabwean government takes action against increasing rape
With the number of rape cases increasing in Zimbabwe, the government has launched a national campaign to tackle the issue, which is causing great trauma and new HIV infections. more
People who use drugs left behind by global funding gap
The fight to defeat HIV among those most at risk of infection may not be achieved as soon as hoped unless harm reduction services for people who use drugs receive appropriate funding. more
My story of living with HIV for more than 30 years
I was born with HIV and more than 30 years later I am still alive! I am sharing my story to comfort people newly infected with HIV as well as long-term survivors. more
“How I turned stigma into an opportunity to educate my neighbours”
When Joy offered her neighbour’s children a mug of hot chocolate, little did she think she would be accused of infecting them with HIV. more
Police must play role in preventing HIV among criminalised groups
Delegates at the 20th International AIDS conference are tackling the issue of law enforcement policies and practices that often undermine the efforts of public health officials to reduce HIV transmission. more
Ivory Coast: sexual violence fuels HIV epidemic
Three years after the Ivory Coast post-election crisis of 2010 ended, rape is still a major problem and the security situation for Ivorian women remains bleak. more
Our correspondents are writing for change on HIV issues relating to young people, as well as drug use.