Document Abstract
Published:
1999
Handbook for legislators on HIV/AIDS, law and human rights: action to combat HIV/AIDS in view of its devastating human, economic and social impact
Advancing national and community responses to AIDS
Aims at assisting parliamentarians and other elected officials to enact effective legislation and undertake appropriate law reform in the fight against AIDS.
Provides examples of best legislative and regulatory practices gathered from around the world. Best practices are given for each of the twelve guidelines contained in the International Guidelines on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights published in 1998 by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The Handbook presents concrete measures that legislators can take to protect human rights and promote public health in responding to the epidemic.
Executive summary available at: http://www.unaids.org/publications/documents/human/law/ipuexsue.html
