Author Archives: WPP
Previous‘Support. Don’t Punish’ people who use drugs 
Needle and syringe programmes, substitution therapy and other interventions that support people who use drugs are proven to be effective at halting or reversing the HIV epidemic among people who inject drugs.
Yet, the HIV epidemic is worsened by laws and policies that criminalise the use of drugs and impose harsh penalties and law enforcement measures on users.
It is time governments stop PUNISHING and start SUPPORTING! Continue reading
I am a transgender person. I am just like you!
I am a transgender woman living in Latin America. Just like you, I have dreams and wishes, responsibilities and rights. But we differ in one way, my country does not recognise my gender identity. As a result I am excluded … Continue reading
SOY UNA PERSONA TRANS ¡SOY IGUAL A TI!
Soy una mujer trans de América Latina Igual a ti, tengo sueños, deseos, responsabilidades y derechos. Pero en mi país no se reconoce el derecho a mi identidad de género, y esto me excluye de la educación, el trabajo, la … Continue reading
Call for a UK blueprint for an HIV-free generation
In line with the UK’s strong leadership on accountability, human rights, and results, the UK government must leverage its leadership on HIV. Continue reading
Commonwealth law reform: THANK YOU! THIS ACTION HAS NOW CLOSED
Thank you for taking action to demand reform of discriminatory laws that undermine HIV treatment and prevention. This unjust legislation includes laws which discriminate against people living with HIV, or criminalise drug users, sex workers and homosexual or transgender people. … Continue reading
Background information: Commonwealth Ministers of Foreign Affairs Meeting
The Alliance fears that the Commonwealth has brushed human rights and health issues under the carpet in advance of the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting in New York on 29 September 2012. This is very disappointing, as previously it seemed … Continue reading
Sign the Washington Declaration
July 24 saw thousands of activists take to the streets of Washington with the message ‘We Can End AIDS!’. The march, which coincided with the International AIDS Conference, converged on the White House to demand major changes to international and … Continue reading
Don’t stop now, we can end AIDS!
The International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) takes place in Washington D.C., 22 -27 July, and is a highly significant event for those working in the field of HIV, bringing together HIV activists, governments, donors and other key institutions. The conference … Continue reading
Treatment as prevention: new policy briefing
There are rapid developments in the field of HIV prevention. Treatment as prevention (TAP) is one emerging issue that is causing great debate. The International HIV/AIDS Alliance has conducted a partnership-wide consultation on the topic in order to inform its … Continue reading
New blog: Protecting the rights of sexual minorities as national values
The work of national human rights commissions shows us that rights for sexual minorities are ingrained in the religions, cultures and traditions of nations argues ‘What’s Preventing Prevention?’ campaign manager, Enrique Restoy, in a new post on the Alliance blog. … Continue reading