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.
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Inside Stories: Kathleen
Publication date: 2012Meet Kathleen. Her husband is currently serving time in prison. She worries about his health while he is there, as well as the health of his fellow inmates. Part of a series on prison health.
Inside Stories: William and Connie
Publication date: 2012Meet William and Connie. William used drugs to cope with the death of his parents. His sister Connie worries about him in prison and is concerned for his health. Part of a series on prison health.
Inside Stories: Corrine
Publication date: 2012Meet Corrine. She works in prison support and understands the conditions many prisoners face inside and just why injection drug use is so rampant. Part of a series on prison health.
Inside Stories: Sheryl
Publication date: 2012Meet Sheryl, a mother of two who was infected with hepatitis C from sharing drug injection equipment. She describes the trauma of prison. Part of a series on prison health.
Our Story — Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network
Publication date: 2012The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network (www.aidslaw.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...
Anya Sarang: Harm Reduction and Human Rights in Russia
Publication date: 2012The Andrey Rylkov Foundation for Health and Social Justice, established in 2009, is a grassroots organization in Moscow, Russia, with the mission of promoting and developing humane drug policy based on tolerance, protection of health, dignity and human rights. The...
Inside Stories: James and Craig
Publication date: 2014Meet James and Craig, two brothers who are also former prisoners. James caught HIV in prison. His infection was entirely preventable. Part of a series on prison health.
Vu de l’intérieur : James et Craig (anglais, sous-titres français)
Publication date: 2014Écoutez James et Craig, qui sont frères et ont été incarcérés dans des prisons. James a contracté le VIH en prison. Cette infection aurait pu être prévenue.
To Russia — With Love | Toronto’s pre-Sochi rally to support LGBTI rights in Russia & beyond
Publication date: 2014On Thursday, February 6th — on the eve of the Winter Olympics opening in Sochi — more than 100 activists converged outside the Russian Consulate in downtown Toronto to hold a peaceful rally. Protesters condemned the hate perpetrated against LGBT people in...
On Point with Daniela De Santis, Hindelbank Prison, Switzerland
Publication date: 2014A free lively panel discussion in support of prisoners' rights and justice. Panelists will discuss why prison needle and syringe programs are essential, how they are working in other countries, and how they might be implemented in Canada. Panelist Daniela De...