Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Discrimination - Deportation of HIV migrants
A story about a migrant worker who was deported when the results of an involuntary HIV test turned out positive. In this story the UN human rights office says denying entry or stay of people living with HIV is discriminatory and this is
preventing an appropriate response to curb the spread of the virus
XVIII International AIDS Conference July 18-27 2010 - Vienna Austria
This year the International AIDS Conference takes place in Vienna, Austria.
Under the theme "Rights Here, Right Now", biannual conference "AIDS 2010" also stresses that concrete human rights measures are needed to protect those most vulnerable to and affected by HIV such as women and girls, people who use drugs, migrants, prisoners and sex workers. (UN Human Rights)
For more information click here to learn about 2010 conference Latest News, Daily Bulletin, Webcasts and Daily Conference programs.
Under the theme "Rights Here, Right Now", biannual conference "AIDS 2010" also stresses that concrete human rights measures are needed to protect those most vulnerable to and affected by HIV such as women and girls, people who use drugs, migrants, prisoners and sex workers. (UN Human Rights)
For more information click here to learn about 2010 conference Latest News, Daily Bulletin, Webcasts and Daily Conference programs.
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