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South Africa study finds many women with HIV don't disclose due to fears of blame, rejection and violence

3 December 2012
South Africa Social science
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A recent study into gender, violence and HIV, illustrates that women who have disclosed their HIV status, are victimised, traumatised, and abused.

News curated from other sources

US: Indiana to undertake a review of its criminal code for laws concerning HIV

Laws criminalizing HIV to be reviewed by legislative interim study committee
May 25, 2022

US: Georgia's Governor signs Senate Bill 164 to modernize state's HIV laws

Press Release: Georgia makes strides in modernizing HIV disclosure law
May 12, 2022

Argentina: New HIV law seeking to provide comprehensive response to HIV approved

The Chamber of Deputies gave half sanction to the new HIV law with a large majority
May 6, 2022

El Salvador: Proposal to treat HIV and STI exposure as aggravating circumstance in cases of sexual assault

April 22, 2022

US: Tennessee Senate votes to remove sex offender registry requirement for HIV related offences

Lawmakers Seek to Reduce Penalties for HIV Criminal Exposure Law
April 17, 2022

News by the HIV Justice Network

Our Annual Report 2021
"A Key Force for Change"

May 6, 2022

New report shows how women living with HIV are leading the response against HIV criminalisation in the EECA region

April 22, 2022

In memoriam: Rosemary Namubiru
HIV criminalisation survivor

April 8, 2022

Zimbabwe becomes the second country in Africa to fully repeal its HIV-specific criminal law

March 25, 2022

It's HIV Justice Network's 10th Anniversary

February 11, 2022
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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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