News by the HIV Justice Network

News by the HIV Justice Network

The latest news by and about the HIV Justice Network and the HIV JUSTICE WORLDWIDE coalition

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Why people living with HIV should not be criminalised for donating blood

2 September 2022

Preventing the transmission of blood-borne infection by imposing limitations on the donation of blood is an important and legitimate public health objective. Since the beginning of the HIV epidemic, certain groups – including, but not limited to, gay men and…

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Mexico: Sexual connotation removed from BCS article on "danger of contagion" on but full repeal denied

To avoid discrimination, article of the BCS Penal Code on “danger of contagion” was reformed
December 7, 2023

Mexico: Proposal for reform of HIV and STI criminalisation law put forward to Puebla Justice Commission for consideration

Proposed repeal of penalties for people with sexually transmitted diseases
December 4, 2023

Mexico: HIV Criminalisation reform one of the pending issues in Mexico City backlog of legislative reforms

Congress is behind on reform to decriminalise HIV
December 4, 2023

US: Tennessee's aggravated prostitution statute violates the Americans with Disabilities Act

Justice Department Finds that Enforcement of Tennessee State Law Discriminates Against People with HIV
December 2, 2023

EECA Judges’ Forum on HIV, Human Rights and the Law meet to discuss challenges presented by punitive laws

Judges from Eastern Europe and Central Asia gather in Moldova to discuss the region’s pressing issues around health, HIV, human rights and the law
November 30, 2023

Russia: Human rights commissioner calls for criminalisation of pregnant women with HIV refusing treatment

Ombudsman in Novosibirsk proposes to try pregnant women with HIV for refusing treatment
November 29, 2023

US: Louisiana debates overhaul of controversial HIV criminalisation law

State task force weighs revising Louisiana law criminalizing HIV exposure
November 15, 2023

Mexico: Puebla deputy withdraws his HIV criminalisation proposal following criticisms from HIV and human rights organisations

Morena deputy criticised for initiative that criminalises people with HIV in Puebla
November 10, 2023

The unseen consequences of HIV criminalisation and its impact on marginalized communities

How civil commitment can ensnare people prosecuted under HIV criminalization
November 2, 2023

South Korea: Constitutional court declares HIV criminalisation provisions constitutional despite split opinions

October 30, 2023
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