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High Cost, Lack of Legal Services in Kenya Undermines Efforts to Fight HIV/AIDS Epidemic, Report Says

The high cost of legal services in Kenya leaves many people susceptible to human rights abuses -- including sexual violence, discrimination, property seizure and police abuse -- and undermines efforts to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS in the country,... Read more »

San Francisco Chronicle Profiles New Advocacy Group AIDS Housing Alliance

The San Francisco Chronicle on Thursday profiled the AIDS Housing Alliance, a new organization that aims to connect HIV-positive people to landlords and roommates who are friendly to HIV-positive people. Although San Francisco offers affordable... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

AIDS Legal Council of Chicago Marks 25 Years of Service

On May 9, the AIDS Legal Council of Chicago (ALCC) will host a benefit commemorating ALCC's 25 years of service called "A Salute to ALCC." The event will take place at Kirkland and Ellis LLP. ALCC supporters, staff, interns, past and present board... Read more »

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Legal action against HIV+ve person

I feel sympathetic for those suffering from HIV, but quite the opposite for those who KNOWINGLY INFECT others.I am -ve but I've been involved in sexual relationship with a few over the years. Hence, I am wondering, if a HIV +ve person who knows...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Rick,I'll repost a few questions from the archives that addresses not only HIV disclosure laws, but also my personal belief that each of us, and not just those who are HIV positive, is responsible for preventing the further spread of... Read more »

estatus legal

Hola doctor, Desde hace varios anos estoy esperando por mi residencia, mis padres ya son ciudadanos y esto esta ayudando al proceso. Mi pregunta es, Tendre algun problema para recibir mis documentos si soy hiv + ? aunque haya sido contagiada...

Response from Pablo Tebas, M.D.

Washington University St. Louis, MO - Facultad de Medicina

La pregunta que me hace es un poco delicada. Mi consejo es que hable con un abogado que sepa de estos temas. La situacin para individuos con infeccin por el virus del SIDA que no son ciudadanos americanos es ciertamente reprobable. En 1993 el... Read more »

Is AIDS discrimination legal?

If AIDS discrimination is illegal, what laws make it so? Are there exceptions, if so in what cases? What is concidered discremination?...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Your question doesn't specify what kind of discrimination you're thinking of, or your state, so here's a general answer: your local AIDS service organization can tell you about state and local laws concerning AIDS discrimination in... Read more »

Legal obligation to disclose mentally-ill brother's HIV status?

My brother is HIV positive. He is also mentally ill. He does not disclose that he is positive to anyone. Am I legally obligated to tell any of the women he dates if I have contact with them (family get-togethers, etc.) that he is positive. Morally I...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

One of my clients is a provider of public benefit mental health services. They focus on teaching the HIV-positive client the importance of safer sex, disclosure and responsible behavior. Are you in a position to talk about this with anyone who... Read more »

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Executive Director - AIDS Alliance of Martha's Vin

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Executive Director - AIDS Alliance of Martha's Vineyard

AIDS Alliance of Martha's Vineyard (AAMV) is seeking a leader and
spokesperson of compelling conviction. Duties include internal management
and operations/organization development, implementation... Read more »

Legal/Policy Specialist HIV/AIDS in the workplace

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The International Health Group is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Policy/Legal Specialist on an HIV/AIDS in the Workplace program. The position will involve technical oversight of up to ten overseas projects in collaboration... Read more »

Client Services Director Seattle

Posted by Anonymous

Lifelong AIDS Alliance

Job: Client Services Director
Innovative professional sought to develop and manage client service programs, assuring service standards and quality of care. Experience in case management environment with BA in social work or... Read more »

How to legally find out AIDS death?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

My friend's girlfriend left him and had been living with another man for two months. The man was a drug user and lived hundreds of miles away. No one knows him. Two weeks ago, the man was hospitalized for pneumonia. After a week or so, the... Read more »

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