Given its social dimension, the fight against the epidemic cannot be effective without coordinated efforts on several fronts. On the one hand, among seropositive people and vulnerable groups, these phenomena can give rise to mistrust and isolation that prevents them from obtaining the care and treatment they need. Faced with an epidemic so closely associated with social taboos, it is crucial that responses respect and protect human rights. It has been given the task of leading a national consultation that will first establish orientations and objectives for this sector.
Admission is free.
The seminar will be followed by a reception to encourage networking, exchanges, and more detailed discussion. In order to update developments in the area, there will be a survey of current issues and themes recently dealt with in the work of the Legal Network. Several Network collaborators will be making presentations, and participants may ask questions or make their comments and experiences known. The presentations will be made in English or French, and all will be simultaneously translated. Several documents will be provided in both languages.