Organization:
HIV Legal Network
Publication date: 2008
Format:
PDF
A number of public health departments and community organizations in Canada distribute safer crack use kits to people who use crack cocaine. The kits typically include mouthpieces, glass stems and screens, as well as condoms and referral information for other health...
Organization:
HIV Legal Network
Publication date: 2008
Format:
PDF
Resource Type:
Fact sheet
This is a series of 13 info sheets on HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C in prisons.HIV and hepatitis C in prisons: the factsHigh-risk behaviours in prisonsHIV and hepatitis C transmission in prisonPrevention: condomsPrevention: bleachPrevention: needle and syringe...
Organization:
HIV Legal Network
Publication date: 2008
Format:
PDF
Resource Type:
Form or template
This document assesses some of the measures taken recently to improve access to more affordable ARV therapy in developing countries. It provides a synopsis of the key WTO rules and developments, and of the Canadian law, the concrete benefits of which have yet to be...
Organization:
CATIE
Publication date: 2008
Format:
PDF
Resource Type:
Postcard, Poster
This poster and postcard are part of the CATIE Get the Facts Campaign. The campaign aims to empower people living with HIV to make well-informed treatment decisions and improve their health. There are 3 key messages that encourage discussion about starting and...
Organization:
CATIE
Publication date: 2008
Format:
PDF
Resource Type:
Postcard, Poster
This poster and postcard is part of the CATIE Get the Facts Campaign. The campaign aims to empower people living with HIV to make well-informed treatment decisions and improve their health. There are 3 key messages that encourage discussion about starting and adhering...
Organization:
HIV Legal Network
Publication date: 2007
Format:
PDF
FEATURESMale circumcision and HIV prevention: a human rights and public health challengeCommentary: Engendering bold leadership against HIV/AIDSCANADIAN DEVELOPMENTSSubcommittee fails to recommend legal reforms needed to promote human rights of sex workersConservative...
Organization:
HIV Legal Network
Publication date: 2007
Format:
PDF
Many Canadian provinces have passed legislation that authorizes testing someone for HIV without his or her consent. This document provides information about occupational exposure to HIV, and the legal and human rights concerns raised by forced HIV testing.
Organization:
HIV Legal Network
Publication date: 2007
Format:
PDF
Resource Type:
Report
The goal of this report is to encourage and aid prison systems, other sectors of government, non-governmental and community organizations, and prisoners themselves in responding to the challenges of HIV and HCV, particularly with respect to prevention.
Organization:
HIV Legal Network
Publication date: 2007
Format:
PDF
Resource Type:
Report
Organization:
HIV Legal Network
Publication date: 2007
Format:
PDF
Resource Type:
Fact sheet
This summary of strategic directions is based on the report by the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network and Prisoners’ HIV/AIDS Support Action Network (PASAN).
