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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 »

Fact Sheets on HIV During Pregnancy; HIV/AIDS Web Site for Teens; AIDS Alliance Awards Senators; JAMA Article on Nonoccupational PEP

"HIV During Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery, and After Birth ," AIDS info : The series of five fact sheets describe steps an HIV-positive pregnant woman can take to preserve her health and to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission. They are aimed... 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 »

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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 »

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 »

Is Spouse legally responsible to reveal other Spouse's HIV status?

Spouse was diagnosed with HIV over 18 years ago, and has been "undetectable" for many years. The number of people who know this info. are very few, and spouse is very hesitant to reveal status to people locally. A lab tech from a local lab...

Response from Christa Douaihy, Esq.

Member, City of NY Bar Association Committee on AIDS

Dear Writer, Thank you for writing in. You do not have the legal duty to disclose your spouse's HIV status. Your spouse, on the other hand, may have a duty to disclose his medical condition to a treating physician. In at least one state (New... 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

Posted by Anonymous

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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 »

Catholic Relief Services- HIV/AIDS Chief of Party

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Requisition Number: I 08 001

Background:
CRS is the consortium lead for AIDSRelief, which is operational in 9 countries in Africa and the Caribbean. The Consortium in Rwanda comprises CRS as the prime, in partnership with the Institute... 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 »

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