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Why was there so much discrimination with Hiv?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

From the beginning to now there is general discrimination with hiv, and you do not see this with hepatitis C virus. I wonder exactly why and if it will ever end? Maybe this is because it's tied with homosexuality, but what are the other factors as... Read more »

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It's sad how often we only hear about rape cases when either a young child is involved or someone dies, racial and religious discrimination when it affects a member of the government and HIV & AIDS discrimination, only when it happens at the... Read more »

i am a gay man and hiv positive...

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I am a GAY MAN and HIV positive. But I don't have AIDS. I began
to take one Chinese medicine and Agaricus mashroom in Brazil
after I knew my HIV positive . And after about one month , my CD4
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Gay/HIV+ Discrimination at Work

I have worked for the same company for nearly nine years, but am consistently denied promotion to senior level while others are so promoted in two years. I perform the specifications outlined in each review, which are always excellent except for...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Yes, from your description, this does sound like discrimination. Before going outside the company for redress, I recommend scheduling an appointment with the director of HR and laying out the case just as you have laid it out for me. Ask what the... Read more »

Gay Discrimination at Workplace/Insurance

I have several queststions related to a work issue. I am very stressed and even though I have researched this, I have yet to find an answer. I have been with a company for 8 years. I have been undergoing harrassment by both of my supervisors --...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

Even if you take legal action, you will still have a right to your COBRA coverage for 18 months. If you are on COBRA and secure a new job, as long as your COBRA coverage is in effect until your new coverage takes effect (or if you don't have... Read more »

What about the discrimination against women with positive HIV/AIDS?

Dear Ms. Breuer,I have recently come across this grate site, and having read couple of messages with your answers I have decided to ask you to help me if possible. The point is that I want to write my Term Paper about "Avoidance of...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Dear Lela, There are indeed very good sites for information about discrimination against women with HIV. I suggest starting with a strong one and then following the links from that site. A good starting place is this Website--TheBody.com (click on... Read more »

gay sero-discordant relationship (MAGNETIC COUPLE PROBLEMS) (SHOULD I DUMP MY POSITIVE LOVER)

Hi,My bf is HIV+, I am not. I thought I could handle the pressure but Im thinking again. I dont know. He is a great guy and would be "the 1" in an ideal world. I read the archives and understnd you are in a happy magnetic relationship,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Let's deal with your tonsillitis and testing issues first and then turn to your relationship concerns, OK?First, why assume the tonsillitis is viral? It could very well be bacterial. I would suggest you have your general medical doctor... Read more »

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Lambda Legal Releases Health Care Discrimination Survey Results; More Than Half of LGBT and HIV Positive Respondents Report Discrimination

New York, N.Y. -- Today, Lambda Legal released the first nationwide survey that examines health care discrimination experienced by LGBT people and people living with HIV. "The results of this survey should shock the conscience of this nation and... Read more »

Global Health Leaders Speak Out on the Interconnected Crises of HIV and Discrimination Among Gay Men at AIDS 2010

Vienna, Austria -- Leading figures in the global AIDS response meeting here are focusing on rapidly increasing rates of HIV among gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM) and on the pressing need to promote broad access to HIV prevention,... Read more »

Landmark Global Initiative Seeks to Reduce HIV Among Gay Men by Tackling Widespread Stigma and Discrimination

Oakland, Calif. -- The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) today announced the launch of an ambitious international initiative to address rising rates of HIV among men who have sex with men (MSM) by working to reduce stigma, discrimination and... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

San Jose State University: Blood Drive Suspension for "Discrimination" Against Gay Men Still Stands

Blood drives have been suspended at San Jose State University (SJSU) since Feb. 1 because federal government policies forbidding blood donations by men who have had sex with men (MSM) were considered discriminatory. In March, San Jose-Evergreen... Read more »

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