Mapping of punitive laws impede universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support in the OECS and Barbados
By: Bhatia, Reeta
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TextPublisher: Geneva : UNAIDS, November 2010Description: 113 p. tbls., map, col. ill., graphsSubject(s): AIDS | HIV | AIDS prevention | Medical Care | CaribbeanSummary: This report, commissioned by UNAIDS, Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, examines punitive laws and practices in the OECS and Barbados that obstruct universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. It identifies legal and policy barriers that marginalize vulnerable groups like people living with HIV, men who have sex with men, sex workers and transgender individuals. This study uses qualitative and quantitative analysis to highlight how criminalization and discrimination negatively impact public health outcomes and hinder HIV- related rights and services. It concludes with recommendations for legal and policy reform to ensure equitable access to HIV services, aligning with global health and human rights commitments.
| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Grey Literature | National Documentation Centre Caribbean Collection | 02361-XI (Browse shelf) | Available | NDC25040005 |
This report, commissioned by UNAIDS, Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, examines punitive laws and practices in the OECS and Barbados that obstruct universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. It identifies legal and policy barriers that marginalize vulnerable groups like people living with HIV, men who have sex with men, sex workers and transgender individuals. This study uses qualitative and quantitative analysis to highlight how criminalization and discrimination negatively impact public health outcomes and hinder HIV- related rights and services. It concludes with recommendations for legal and policy reform to ensure equitable access to HIV services, aligning with global health and human rights commitments.
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