HIV/AIDS and Discrimination

Series of 8 information sheets by the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network about the problem of stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS. The info sheets include: 1) A summary of the epidemic of stigma and discrimination; 2) definitions and concepts related to stigma and discrimination; 3) The consequences of stigma and discrimination for individuals; 4) Examples of discrimination and stigma in the health care, employment and income assistance arenas; 5) impacts on particular groups, such as injection drug users, women and other vulnerable groups; 6/7) responses to the problem through education, legal redress measures, and advocacy; and 8) recommendations and strategies for action.