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UNAIDS Urges Action to Change Discriminatory Laws in Order to Restore Dignity and Respect and Save Lives

March 1, 2019

On Zero Discrimination Day, UNAIDS calls on countries to examine discriminatory provisions in their laws and policies and make positive changes to ensure equality, inclusion and protection GENEVA, 1 March 2019—In 2018, a number of countries made landmark decisions to change discriminatory laws and bills. The Supreme Court of India struck down Section 377 of […]

Sherry Hamlet’s Story: Active with Albinism

June 13, 2018

Albinism is a genetic condition resulting in little or no pigmentation in the skin hair and eyes, causing persons to be much lighter resulting in many forms of discrimination against them. Although Albinos have been around for centuries in many countries, their condition has been misunderstood. In African countries, there are many superstitious beliefs surrounding […]