We find ourselves at a crucial moment in our efforts to reform discriminatory and unjust laws and practices that criminalize people living with HIV.
The Canadian Coalition to Reform HIV Criminalization (CCRHC) has developed a Community Consensus Statement on actions federal, provincial and territorial governments must take to address the overly broad use of the criminal law in cases of alleged HIV non-disclosure.
In developing this statement, the CCRHC consulted with people living with HIV, service providers, communities affected by HIV and over-criminalization, scientific experts and others, through multiple rounds of in-person and electronic consultation throughout Canada. We are now seeking wide endorsement by organizations in Canada involved in human rights and the response to HIV with the aim of building a common advocacy agenda aimed at limiting unjust and harmful prosecutions.
Please read and sign on to the Community Consensus Statement on behalf of your organization today using this link
We thank you for your time.
In solidarity,
The Canadian Coalition to Reform HIV Criminalization