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US: Some gay men are relying on HIV criminalisation to protect them

24 February 2016
United States Resources Social science Research Public health
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Source: http://www.aidsmap.com/Criminal-laws-on-HIV-transmission-make-little-difference-to-sexual-behaviour-or-may-make-condomless-sex-more-likely/page/3032025/

News curated from other sources

Criminalization and funding cuts threaten global progress against HIV/AIDS

High-risk HIV groups facing record levels of criminalisation as countries bring in draconian laws
July 10, 2025

Benin: MPs attend workshop to gain up-to-date knowledge to support review of HIV Law

HIV/AIDS in Benin: towards a review of the law on prevention and care, MPs equipped
July 3, 2025

New Zealand: Survey launches to find out how HIV criminalisation laws impact lives

New Zealand’s Outdated HIV Criminalisation Laws Need To Change
July 3, 2025

Mexico: Federal Health Ministry issues favorable opinion on HIV decriminalisation initiative

Jaime López celebrates the Ministry of Health’s favourable opinion to repeal the crime of ‘danger of contagion’ from the Federal Criminal Code
June 28, 2025

Canada: Decades of advocacy ignored as Canada rejects HIV criminalisation law reform

Why is the federal government still refusing to decriminalize HIV?
June 3, 2025

News by the HIV Justice Network

HJN’s Executive Director remarks to the
56th UNAIDS Board (PCB)

June 26, 2025

Humanising the Law: Harnessing Science and
Community Voices to End HIV Criminalisation

May 28, 2025

Zimbabwe's victory:
A beacon of hope for HIV justice amid global challenges

March 28, 2025

New case study and documentary examines how Zimbabwe repealed its HIV criminalisation law

March 5, 2025

HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day:
A Call to Action in a Time of Crisis

February 28, 2025
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This website operates as a global hub, consolidating a wide range of resources on HIV criminalisation for advocates working to abolish criminal and similar laws, policies and practices that regulate, control and punish people living with HIV based on their HIV-positive status. While we endeavour to ensure that all information is correct and up-to-date, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of laws or cases. The information contained on this site is not a substitute for legal advice. Anyone seeking clarification of the law in particular circumstances should seek legal advice. Read more

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