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HIV and Criminalization in the Media

Body mapping exhibit explores stories of Sask. women living with HIV

WATCH Body Maps included in the Journeys of Spirit & Hope Body Mapping exhibit, in Regina Saskatchewan.
Dec 04, 2018

WATCH Co-PI Marvelous Muchenje Awarded 2017 MAPS Award

WATCH Co-PI Marvelous Muchenje was the recipient of this year's McMaster Association of Part-time studies (MAPS) Centennial Award. Congratulations Marvelous!
Nov 20, 2017

Watch HIV News: 'Criminalization of HIV non-disclosure a bigger burden on women, advocates say' - Saara Greene

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the consent someone gives to sexual activity can be considered null and void if a partner fails to disclose, or lies about, his or her HIV status
Jan 15, 2017

WATCH HIV News: NOW Toronto: HIV disclosure double jeopardy

Ontario Working Group on Criminal Law and HIV Exposure calls for an immediate moratorium on all prosecutions in cases of HIV non-disclosure
Jan 12, 2017

WATCH HIV News: NOW Magazine: What it’s like to be HIV positive

"We see so many adverts for cancer awareness on TV – celebrities fundraising, people talking about it. You rarely see people talking about their HIV. It's still dealt with in silence." BY DECLAN KEOGH
Jan 11, 2017

WATCH HIV News: NOW Magazine: Laws criminalizing HIV are putting vulnerable women at greater risk

Front-line workers and legal experts say they've received calls from HIV-positive women who've been raped but are afraid to report for fear of being charged
Jan 11, 2017

WATCH HIV News: Daily Xtra: Federal government to review Canada's tough HIV laws

HIV criminalization, funding for HIV and hepatitis organizations on the agenda.
Dec 01, 2016

WATCH HIV News: Minister Wilson-Raybould Issues Statement on World AIDS Day December 1st

The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today issued the following statement:
Dec 01, 2016