scholarly journals Re-thinking Human Rights and the HIV Epidemic: A Reflection on Power and Goodness

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Reid
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Hiv Epidemic

scholarly journals The impact of routine HIV testing on HIV-related stigma and discrimination in Africa

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 187-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebenezer Durojaye
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
Testing Methods ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Hiv Epidemic ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Routine Hiv Testing ◽  
The Impact

This paper discusses different methods of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing, particularly routine and voluntary HIV testing methods, which have been adopted in response to the HIV epidemic in Africa. It then examines the importance of HIV testing as a tool for the prevention and treatment of infected and affected persons. The paper argues that although routine HIV testing is important in scaling up HIV testing in Africa, it may not necessarily address HIV-related stigma as contended by some commentators. Rather, it is argued that routine HIV testing, as practised in many African countries, may fuel HIV-related stigma and violate individuals’ fundamental rights guaranteed in numerous human rights instruments. In conclusion, the paper cautions that any attempt at adopting routine HIV testing in Africa should be tempered with respect for people’s human rights.

Human rights abuses are fuelling HIV epidemic, charities say

BMJ ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 337 (jul21 1) ◽  
pp. a900-a900 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Moszynski
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Human Rights Abuses ◽  
Hiv Epidemic

Human Rights and Law

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramesh Kumar Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights
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