July 22, 2010

Vienna AIDS Conference Backs Evidence-Based HIV Prevention

Leaders at the XVIII International AIDS Conference (IAC) in Vienna are calling for an end to the lack of access to scientifically proven interventions that prevent HIV cases in at-risk populations, according to an IAC statement. Leaders are supporting evidence-based HIV prevention and calling the lack of access a violation of human rights. HIV criminalization, stigma and discrimination were cited as obstacles to advancing public health.

To read the IAC statement, click here.

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