The world is off track to end AIDS by 2030 not because of a lack of knowledge, capability or means but because of structural inequalities that stand in the way. For example, research shows that punitive laws regarding sexual orientation double the likelihood of acquiring HIV for gay men and other men who have sex with men. Repealing such laws is central to beating the HIV pandemic.
Uganda: Closing Inequality Gaps Will Halt HIV Infections
UNAIDS: Modelling shows the value of favourable societal environments
UNAIDS says calling LGBT+ people ‘deviant’ is wrong and could worsen access to HIV/AIDS treatment
UNAIDS calls for the LGBT community in Uganda to be treated with respect and dignity at all times
UNAIDS is concerned that the vilification of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities in Uganda could lead to heightened violence, stigma and discrimination against them and reduce their access to HIV and other essential services. In a recent media interview, the President, Yoweri Museveni, described being LGBT as a “deviation”.
First-ever Jamaica transgender strategy looks beyond health
UNAIDS applauds the vote by Bhutan’s parliament to repeal laws that criminalize and discriminate against LGBT people
UNAIDS congratulates Bhutan’s parliament on voting to repeal Sections 213 and 214 of the country’s Penal Code. Those provisions criminalized certain private sexual acts and led to discrimination against and the marginalization of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. The country’s parliament voted for the repeal on Human Rights Day, 10 December.
UNAIDS: Fund to help key populations during COVID-19 launched
Regional Launch of Global Alliance to Eliminate Stigma and Discrimination
UNAIDS: Expanding the Global Partnership to End Discrimination
To Celebrate the Human Rights International Day, the Executive Secretary of the Network of Women Sex Workers of Latin America and the Caribbean (RedTraSex) and the UNAIDS Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, have the honor to invite you to participate in the Launch of the Global Partnership For Action to Eliminate all Forms of HIV related Stigma and Discrimination in the Latin American and Caribbean region.