HIV and the law
All people should enjoy full human rights regardless of their HIV status, living lives free from discrimination. At the same time, individuals need to understand how the law may affect them in light of their HIV status.
The law affects all of us in different ways; some laws are punitive while others exist to protect individuals’ human rights. For people living with HIV, and communities affected by HIV, the law can affect/influence:
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