Laws should make things better. Sadly, as we stand at the precipice of finally ending Aids, an epidemic of archaic and insensitive laws is stifling our efforts and making things far worse. The Global Commission on “HIV and the Law” came together to address this hidden crisis.
Editorial by Global Commission's Cardoso and UNDP's Helen Clark
News curated from other sources

US: Decriminalising HIV would protect disadvantaged communities from HIV infection and further marginalisation
HIV criminalization perpetuates intersecting forms of discrimination
March 3, 2021

US: Repeal Act would modernise laws that criminalise people living with HIV based on perceived “risk”
Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus introduces bill to stop criminalizing people with HIV
March 3, 2021

US: Bill introduced in Illinois to reform HIV criminalisation law
Advocates and Legislators Introduce Bill to Decriminalize HIV in Illinois
February 26, 2021

Nigeria: Jigawa State adopts law recommending death penalty in cases of rape resulting in HIV transmission
Jigawa Assembly passes law stipulating life sentence for rapist
February 20, 2021

US[Update]: Virginia House of Delegates passes bill to amend HIV criminalisation law
Virginia General Assembly passes bill to modernize HIV laws
February 20, 2021
News by the HIV Justice Network

Editorial: “Leave no-one behind” when working to end HIV criminalisation
February 26, 2021


It's all about justice and love this Valentines!
February 10, 2021