Reduce HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination

A Plan of Action for Canada to reduce HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination

In spite of all that is known about the science of preventing and treating HIV infection, people living with HIV/ AIDS still face stigmatization and discrimination every day. Reducing stigma and discrimination is key to reducing the worst effects of the epidemic.

Governments have the primary responsibility for taking action, but everyone in the community has a role to play. The Legal Network is working in close collaboration with organizations across Canada and in other countries to ensure that the human rights of people living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS are respected.

From the: Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network

What's New

A Plan of Action for Canada to reduce HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination (2005) (pdf file)

Part of the Solution (2005)

Easy-to-read 12-page summary of how Canadians can use the Plan of Action to combat HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination.

BE PART OF THE SOLUTION - governments have a legal obligation to take action on HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination - join the letter campaign.

“Stigma and discrimination are fuelling the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Canada” – Press conferences in cities across Canada to launch A Plan of Action for Canada to Reduce HIV/AIDS-related Stigma and Discrimination - 26 January 2005