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Ten things you need to know
1. Some 59 countries, territories and areas deny the entry, stay or residence of HIV-positive people because of their HIV status only.
2. HIV-related restrictions on entry, stay and residence curtail important life activities of people living with HIV.
3. HIV-related restrictions on entry, stay and residence do not protect the public health.
4. Restrictions on entry, stay and residence based on HIV status are discriminatory.
5. T he enforcement of HIV-related restrictions on entry, stay and residence can, and does, violate
other human rights.
6. H IV-related restrictions on entry, stay and residence can impede effective responses to HIV.
7. Any exclusion of HIV positive people to avoid potential costs of treatment and support should be based on individual assessment and should not single out HIV.
8. Countries without restrictions on entry, stay and residence of HIV positive people do not report any problems.
9. International organizations support efforts to eliminate HIV-related restrictions on entry, stay and residence.
10. You can help to eliminate HIV-related restrictions on entry, stay and residence. |
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