This report presents options for human rights-based legislation for the prevention and management of HIV, for protecting those already infected and those particularly affected by or vulnerable to HIV, and ensuring that people living with HIV can continue to live useful and productive lives. It has been designed specifically for the Pacific, taking into account the particular cultural contexts, constraints and opportunities presented in Pacific Island countries.
Alternative Title
Drafting instructions for human rights-based legislative reform
Enabling effective responses to HIV in Pacific Island countries
A joint project of the UNDP Pacific Centre, UNAIDS, and the Pacific Regional Rights Resource Team.
Bibliography (note)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-123).
Processing Action (note)
committed to retain
Contents
Executive summary -- Acronyms and abbreviations -- ch. 1. Introduction -- ch. 2. Developing national HIV/AIDS strategies ; Approaches to law reform -- ch. 3. Ensuring public health laws are human rights compliant -- ch. 4. Criminal laws and correction systems -- ch. 5. Antidiscrimination and protective laws -- ch. 6. Access to prevention, treatment, care and support -- ch. 7. Enforcement -- ch. 8. Towards an enabling environment -- Bibliography.