Pacific Islands Aids Foundation

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 Improving the quality of life for people living with HIV and AIDS and ensuring that HIV positive people play a central role in HIV education and advocacy
 
FEATURED PUBLICATION:
HIV and AIDS-Related Stigma and discrimination: Perspectives of HIV-Positive People in the Pacific 

HIV and AIDS-related stigma and discrimination isolate and burden HIV-positive people and hinder the success of HIV prevention initiatives. Stigma and discrimination act as barriers to realizing the rights of HIV-positive people; especially their right to access treatment, care, and support services. Consequently, stigma and discrimination have a profoundly negative impact upon the lives of people living with HIV and AIDS.

This study focuses on the lived realities of HIV-positive people in the Pacific, specifically their experiences of stigma and discrimination. The study asks the following questions: what are the contexts in which HIV-positive people experience discrimination? How do they cope with stigma and discrimination? How can they be supported to overcome stigma and discrimination? 

 

 
 
 
 
FEATURED PROGRAM:
HUMAN RIGHTS TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS

PIAF conducts workshops where communities are introduced to their human rights and how they can seek equality through these rights; especially the right to be free from unfair and unlawful discrimination because they are/or may become HIV-positive.  The training is conducted in a series of Phases which includes workshops and practical applications of the acquired knowledge. Participants that fulfil the requirements of the series of training will be accredited with a Trainers Certificate in HIV Specific Human Rights

The training approach is Transformational, the learning theory is Action Reflection and the contents include: 

  • Human Rights in general
  • The Human Rights Based Approach
  • The Right to Equality
  • The Right to be free from unlawful discrimination
  • The Right to be free from unlawful Stigmatization
  • The Right to Privacy and Confidentiality

 For more information please contact our Legal Training & Policy Officer Mr. Laitia Tamata at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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