UN says human rights violations could spread HIV/AIDS

1st December 2009
Manila - The World Health Organization (WHO) warned Tuesday that human rights violations, compounded by limited or no access to health services, could significantly contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS in Asia. The WHO's regional office in Manila urged countries to take drastic measures to protect the human rights of high-risk groups to ensure they have access to information and services needed for their protection, care and treatment.
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South Africa: Women's power to opt out

7th December 2009
This is a grand week for rhetoric and red tape -- the red ribbon for Aids and the white ribbon for the 16 Days of Activism for no violence against women and children.
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