Human rights violations are commonplace in some parts of the world. Beside the obvious emotional impact human rights violations has on the person, the community, and society in general, human rights violations actually contribute to the spread of HIV. For instance, women in some parts of the world have absolutely no say in their sexual life. In fact most don't even have the right to choose if they want to have sex and who they have sex with. In some cultures, the rape and sexual abuse of women is rooted in decades of societal practices and tradition. Finally, marginalized populations such as transgendered people, sex workers, and IV drug users are at the front lines of social injustice and prejudice. As a result these populations have a high risk of HIV infection. As part of World AIDS Day 2010, the emphasis will be on making the world aware of these human rights injustices in hopes of someday eliminating them with them the spread of HIV.
World AIDS Day reminds us that we all can play a part in the war against HIV. Fighting the prejudices and human rights violations that go with the disease will take an effort by all of us. Each one of us can help assure that human rights are protected and those without a voice will have one through us.
Help Those Without a Voice - What We All Can Do to Battle HIV
End Complacency by Raising HIV Awareness
The Current State of HIV in the US
The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
