The HIV Legal Network (www.hivlegalnetwork.ca) promotes the human rights of people living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, in Canada and internationally, through research and analysis, advocacy and litigation, public education and community mobilization. The Legal Network is Canada’s leading advocacy organization working on the legal and human rights issues raised by HIV/AIDS.
RESOURCES
Forced HIV Testing: Questions and Answers
Publication date: 2007Many 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.
Distributing safer crack use kits in Canada: Questions and Answers
Publication date: 2008A 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...
Respect, Protect and Fulfill: Legislating for Women’s Rights in the Context of HIV/AIDS — Volume Two. Module 6: Implementation Provisions
Publication date: 2009This project consists of eight modules in two volumes:Volume One: Sexual and Domestic ViolenceRape and Sexual AssaultDomestic ViolenceVolume Two: Family and Property IssuesMarriageDomestic PartnershipsProperty in MarriageDivorceInheritanceImplementation...
Respect, Protect and Fulfill: Legislating for Women’s Rights in the Context of HIV/AIDS — Volume Two. Module 5: Inheritance
Publication date: 2009This project consists of eight modules in two volumes:Volume One: Sexual and Domestic ViolenceRape and Sexual AssaultDomestic ViolenceVolume Two: Family and Property IssuesMarriageDomestic PartnershipsProperty in MarriageDivorceInheritanceImplementation...
Respect, Protect and Fulfill: Legislating for Women’s Rights in the Context of HIV/AIDS — Volume Two. Module 4: Divorce
Publication date: 2009This project consists of eight modules in two volumes:Volume One: Sexual and Domestic ViolenceRape and Sexual AssaultDomestic ViolenceVolume Two: Family and Property IssuesMarriageDomestic PartnershipsProperty in MarriageDivorceInheritanceImplementation...
Respect, Protect and Fulfill: Legislating for Women’s Rights in the Context of HIV/AIDS — Volume Two. Module 3: Property in Marriage
Publication date: 2009This project consists of eight modules in two volumes:Volume One: Sexual and Domestic ViolenceRape and Sexual AssaultDomestic ViolenceVolume Two: Family and Property IssuesMarriageDomestic PartnershipsProperty in MarriageDivorceInheritanceImplementation...
Respect, Protect and Fulfill: Legislating for Women’s Rights in the Context of HIV/AIDS — Volume Two. Module 2: Domestic Partnerships
Publication date: 2009This project consists of eight modules in two volumes:Volume One: Sexual and Domestic ViolenceRape and Sexual AssaultDomestic ViolenceVolume Two: Family and Property IssuesMarriageDomestic PartnershipsProperty in MarriageDivorceInheritanceImplementation...
Respect, Protect and Fulfill: Legislating for Women’s Rights in the Context of HIV/AIDS — Volume Two. Module 1: Marriage
Publication date: 2009This project consists of eight modules in two volumes:Volume One: Sexual and Domestic ViolenceRape and Sexual AssaultDomestic ViolenceVolume Two: Family and Property IssuesMarriageDomestic PartnershipsProperty in MarriageDivorceInheritanceImplementation...
Respect, Protect and Fulfill: Legislating for Women’s Rights in the Context of HIV/AIDS — Volume Two: Family and Property Issues
Publication date: 2009This project draws together international human rights law and illustrative examples from various jurisdictions as the basis for a legal framework to respect, protect and promote women’s rights in the context of HIV/AIDS. It is intended as a tool to assist...
Respect, Protect and Fulfill: Legislating for Women’s Rights in the Context of HIV/AIDS — Volume One: Sexual and Domestic Violence
Publication date: 2009This project draws together international human rights law and illustrative examples from various jurisdictions as the basis for a legal framework to respect, protect and promote women’s rights in the context of HIV/AIDS. It is intended as a tool to assist...