#HIVcriminalisation
Our new research presented at #AIDS2026 shows that, in many countries, routine interactions with healthcare providers and public health systems become the starting point for criminal investigations against people living with HIV.

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#HIVNews #HIVcriminalisation #Advocacy
October 26, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The latest issue of #HIVJustice News leads with a personal reflection from our ED who recently turned 64 after more than four decades of living with HIV. Plus the latest #HIVcriminalisation news and cases & related developments affecting HIV justice.

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October 2, 2026 at 10:03 AM
HIV is no longer exceptional. So why is it still exceptional in law?
That’s today’s lead story in #HIVJustice News.

Also this week: the latest #HIVcriminalisation news & cases + related developments on civic space, drug policy, LGBTIQ+ rights, and HIV travel & migration.

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September 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Read the full 2025 briefing paper to see where your country stands.
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#HIVcriminalisation #HIVjustice #Commonwealth
June 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Our global research highlights a troubling contradiction: while blood donation is celebrated as a humanitarian act, people living with HIV in many countries still face criminalisation driven by stigma and outdated assumptions rather than science.

#Health #WHO #HIVcriminalisation #WorldBloodDonorDay
June 15, 2026 at 12:13 AM
...while the world is urged to "give blood, give hope," many in our community are met with handcuffs instead of gratitude.

This disconnect undermines the very spirit of collective effort that our health systems rely upon.
#WHO #HIVcriminalisation
June 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The Global #HIVCriminalisation Database includes search tools to find case reports, plus:
🔎 A brief overview of how laws have been used
🔎 Links to the full text of the laws, where available
🔎 A summary of significant advocacy related to the laws and their use

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May 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Trust is essential for effective #healthcare.

Yet, #HIVcriminalisation undermines the relationship between people living with #HIV and their doctors.
May 1, 2026 at 11:46 PM
New Research! Our Executive Director, Edwin J Bernard, traces two decades of work against #HIVcriminalisation in a new paper published in AIDS Care. Discover how science and community voices have influenced laws and public understanding. Read the full paper academy.hivjustice.net/wp-content/u...
October 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
New in AIDS Care: Humanising the law by HJN’s Edwin J. Bernard.

Science, storytelling & solidarity are reshaping laws on #HIVcriminalisation.

Learn how to access a free eprint of the article in this week’s #HIVJustice News: mailchi.mp/hivjustice.n...
September 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
HIV criminalisation laws are often vague and overly broad, leaving people living with HIV vulnerable to human rights abuses.

🔍 #HIVCriminalisation laws target marginalised communities, worsening stigma and inequality.

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September 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
🔍 How does #HIVcriminalisation intersect with other forms of oppression?
HIV criminal laws disproportionately target people from marginalised communities, including sex workers, migrants, people who use drugs, people of colour, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
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#HIVJustice
July 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Zimbabwe’s #HIVcriminalisation law repeal is a major victory, but the fight for #HIVJustice isn’t over. With funding in crisis, our work is more crucial than ever. Read the latest HIV Justice News on why we must keep pushing for change mailchi.mp/hivjustice.n...
March 28, 2025 at 10:55 AM
We are thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Edwin Bernard, will be a Plenary Speaker at the AIDSImpact 2025 Conference.

This important gathering will address the evolving challenges faced by people living with HIV in a changing world.

Join the Conference and end #HIVCriminalisation
January 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
In 2024, reported #HIVcriminalisation cases rose to 65, compared with 57 in 2023 and 50 in 2022.

These cases were documented across 20 countries, highlighting a troubling upward trend.

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January 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
No effort to achieve #UniversalHealthCoverage will be complete if stigma, discrimination and #HIVcriminalisation deter people from accessing healthcare services.

#HealthForAll
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December 12, 2024 at 3:20 PM
#HIVcriminalisation undermines the basic human rights of people living with HIV. These laws fuel stigma, discrimination, and inequality, disproportionately affecting marginalised communities.

#HumanRightsDay

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December 9, 2024 at 12:00 PM
#HIVcriminalisation is likely to heighten the risk of violence and abuse women face.

Research indicates that young positive women are ten times more likely to experience violence and abuse than their #HIV negative counterparts.

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#16Days #NoExcuse
December 2, 2024 at 1:57 PM
To "Take the Rights Path"...
➡️ means ending with punitive laws that hinder the enjoyment of human rights for all
➡️ means ending #HIVcriminalisation
➡️ means promoting enabling and supportive legal environments

#WorldAIDSDay2024 #EndAIDS #HIV
November 29, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Despite a reduction in reported cases, more than half of jurisdictions actively enforce their #HIV laws.
#HIVcriminalisation continues to be a major threat to public health and human rights.
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November 14, 2024 at 6:07 AM
Learn how to find, read and interpret research on #HIV criminalisation, and how advocates have successfully used research to challenge #HIVcriminalisation.
Download the full guide and harness the power of research for effective advocacy: academy.hivjustice.net/resource/usi...
November 14, 2024 at 6:01 AM
HIV criminalisation undermines the human rights of people living with #HIV, many of whom are also members of marginalised or additionally criminalised communities.
➡️ learn more about #HIVcriminalisation hivjusticeworldwide.org/en/what-is-h...
November 14, 2024 at 5:54 AM
Learn the transformative potential of advocacy in the fight against HIV criminalisation with our ✨free online course✨ on #HIVcriminalisation
🌍information on HIV criminalisation from all corners of the globe.
🎞️Videos and testimonials
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November 14, 2024 at 5:45 AM
HIV criminalisation is enabled by laws and a criminal legal system that has not caught up with the science of HIV.
This review provides for a deeper understanding of the impact of #HIVcriminalisation on individuals, public health and human rights.
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November 14, 2024 at 5:41 AM
🔍How does #HIVcriminalisation affect the HIV response?
🔍How does #HIVcriminalisation impact #HumanRights?
🔍How does #HIVcriminalisation intersect with other forms of criminalisation, discrimination and stigma?
🔍Where can I find further information?
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November 14, 2024 at 5:28 AM