The HIV Justice Network launched a global framework to end HIV criminalization, according to a news release from the organization. Released on behalf of HIV JUSTICE WORLDWIDE and the Global Partnership for Action to Eliminate All Forms of HIV-related Stigma and Discrimination, the framework integrates over thirty years of community leadership, human rights standards, contemporary HIV science, and real-world litigation experience into a single resource.
Global Guidance Framework Released at AIDS 2026
According to the HIV Justice Network, the Guidance on Good Practices in HIV Decriminalisation debuted during a packed Global Village session at AIDS 2026. Supported by UNAIDS, the framework is the first practical global resource designed to synthesize decades of advocacy and law reform strategies.
Did you know? The new guidance brings together three decades of community leadership, contemporary scientific data, and legal advocacy to address the systemic harms of HIV criminalization worldwide.
The Role of UNAIDS and Global Partnerships
According to the HIV Justice Network, UNAIDS supports the newly launched framework alongside the Global Partnership for Action to Eliminate All Forms of HIV-related Stigma and Discrimination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Guidance on Good Practices in HIV Decriminalisation?
According to the HIV Justice Network, it is a practical global resource supported by UNAIDS that combines community leadership, human rights standards, contemporary HIV science, and advocacy experience into a single framework for law reform.
Where was the new HIV guidance launched?
According to the HIV Justice Network, the framework was launched during a packed Global Village session at AIDS 2026.
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