Learning Objectives:
How do parliamentarians legislate to improve the response to HIV/AIDS?
After studying this unit, you should be able to:
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Have improved knowledge of the rationale and requirements for HIV-specific legislation;
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Understand the International Guidelines on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights and the rights-based approach to HIV legislation;
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Be aware of examples of legislative implications when addressing various HIV/AIDS policies and programs;
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Identify key resources available to assist in the drafting, review and enactment of HIV legislation.
Introduction
Parliamentarian’s responsibility to review and enact legislation makes them key actors in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Because of the far-reaching impacts of the pandemic, legislation is required in a number of areas to ensure adequate HIV prevention, treatment, care and support programs as well as the protection of the rights of those infected and affected by the disease.
Unit 5 explores the legislative implications of HIV/AIDS and provides some key resources that parliamentarians can refer to when making decisions on HIV-related laws and legislative reform which includes a human rights-based approach.
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