Feature articles
More countries make spreading HIV a crime - 14 November 2008
By MARIA CHENG
LONDON (AP) - An increasing number of countries worldwide are making spreading HIV a crime, according to a new report from the International Planned Parenthood Federation.
Health officials fear the trend could undermine gains made in fighting the AIDS pandemic and provoke a surge in cases. Globally, about 33 million people are thought to have HIV and nearly 3 million people are newly infected every year.
Increasing number of countries criminalizing HIV transmission - 13 November 2008
Some health officials are concerned that a growing trend to criminalize the transmission of HIV will undercut gains made in the fight against the virus worldwide.
UNAIDS feature about the index - 28 August 2008
"It's exciting to see how interest in the Index is gaining momentum among positive networks. People are really keen to implement it in their countries and I think this is because they recognize it has been created by and for positive people, and that it can ultimately benefit their communities," said Kate Thomson, Chief of Civil Society Partnership Team, UNAIDS.
Spotlighting shadows - 7 August 2008
The Dominican Republic is the first country where the index is being implemented. Article drawn from poster presentation at the Mexico AIDS Conference 2008.
The legitimacy of criminalising HIV transmission? - 22 July 2008
Exploring the legal legitimacy and human rights implications of criminalising HIV transmission ... by Matthew Weait.
Crime and Punishment - 22 July 2008
An exploration of one of the most controversial issues surrounding HIV--the criminalisation of HIV transmission ... by Kevin Osborne.
Strengthening work with MSM in Africa - 23 May 2008
UNAIDS Feature story about social mobilisation to challenge homophobia in Africa.
Stigma - a stumbling block to essential services - 7 March 2008
Stigma and discrimination against people associated with or living with HIV is often cited as one of the primary hurdles in addressing prevention and care issues, and as a stumbling block in ensuring access to essential services. .... by Kevin Osborne.