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Introduction: HIV/AIDS and Human Rights

This chapter will introduce you to key issues and resources in HIV/AIDS and human rights and help you understand why, now more than ever, HIV and AIDS must be understood and approached as a human rights issue.

The chapter is organized into six sections that answer the following questions:1

• How is HIV/AIDS a human rights issue?
• What is OSI’s work in the area of HIV/AIDS and human rights?
• Which are the most relevant international and regional human rights standards related to HIV/AIDS?
• What are some examples of effective human rights programming in the area of HIV/AIDS?
• Where can I find additional resources on HIV/AIDS and human rights?
• What are key terms related to HIV/AIDS and human rights?

In addition, this chapter will also address how a human rights approach can be used to address the link between HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis.

As you read through this chapter, consult the glossary of terms found in the last section, What are key terms related to HIV/AIDS and human rights?

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