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In the field of HIV/AIDS and disability rules, regulations, policies and conventions are of particular interest. Here you can access some of the valuable information related to these topics:
Standard Rules:
In 1993, the UN General Assembly adopted the Standard Rules of Equalisation of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities. Although it is not legally binding, this is a pact between various governments to establish a structure that functions to equalize opportunities for people with disabilities. To view the Standard Rules on the Equalisation of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities visit the link below:
http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/dissre00.htm
Click here to download the Standard Rules of Equalisation of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities.
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is one of the most recent advocacy tools for people with disabilities. After years of negotiating between governments, people with disabilities and other organisations, it was signed on the 30 March 2007.
A second meeting will be conducted in New York in September 2009. This second session will focus on the human rights of persons with disabilities.
For more information visit: www.un.org/disabilities
More information on the CRPD:
IT'S ABOUT ABILITY: An explanation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
This is an easy guide to the UN conventions on the Rights of Persons with disabilities. It is particularly aimed at children but can also be useful to other readers. It explains the convention in simple terms. It explains terminology around disability, discrimination and law. It explains in a child friendly language all articles of the convention and how these can be made reality.
To acquire a copy of this tool contact:
The Kampala Declaration on Disability and HIV/AIDS
The Kampala Declaration on Disability and HIV/AIDS was initiated at the second meeting of the African Campaign on Disability and HIV/AIDS, in Uganda during March 2008. The declaration aims to raise awareness on vulnerability to HIV/AIDS, and to call on governments to include disability as one of the issues in poverty reduction strategies.
To view the declaration click here. For more information visit: www.africacampaign.org
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 Live Feeds cholestyramine, Questran, Questran LightTitle: cholestyramine, Questran, Questran Light
Category: Medications
Created: 7/26/1999 10:41:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/3/2012 MedicineNet HIV General
Retrieved: Sat, Feb 4, 2012 Using performing arts to end Violence against Women in Papua New GuineaDramatizing violence! That’s the motto of the community-based Seeds Theatre Group to address violence against women and girls in the densely populated communities of the Lae District in the Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
Retrieved: Fri, Feb 3, 2012 Going green with ICT in 2012It's the beginning of a new month, and I've just celebrated my 1st anniversary of blogging and tweeting about my work in DFID. I have to say I have really enjoyed it so far. It's brought Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into my life like never before! Last week on twitter, this map of twitter... DFID Bloggers
Retrieved: Fri, Feb 3, 2012 Community spirit in Villa El Salvador"Do they drink anything apart from tea in England?" That was just one of the questions our students had for us in our first week of teaching at a youth centre in Villa El Salvador, Peru. Although I couldn't entirely deny our love of tea, the children were surprised to find out that, just like [...] DFID Bloggers
Retrieved: Thu, Feb 2, 2012 Michelle Bachelet Outlines Action Agenda to Advance Equality as UN Women Completes One Year Happening Now Live Webcast Calls for global mobilisation and commitment to women’s rights as political and economic changes continue worldwide New York, 2nd February — At a press conference in New York today, UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet called for galvanizing greater commitment and action... United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
Retrieved: Thu, Feb 2, 2012 News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: Feb. 1, 2012ONCOLOGY: Answers to age-old questions surrounding fat cell cancer Myxoid round cell liposarcoma (MRCLS) is a cancerous tumor that typically arises in deep fat tissues of the limbs or abdomen. It was shown almost 20 years ago to be characterized by a chromosomal change that generates a fusion protein known as... HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today
Retrieved: Thu, Feb 2, 2012 Flipping the classroom – exploiting the digital worldTrapped in my office at dusk, yet another heavy rainstorm sweeps over Harare. I make a start on this post, until the electricity fails and the room is plunged into darkness. Travel is risky: last week, trying to get to a meeting during a storm, I passed two vehicle shunts; and the large gum trees [...] DFID Bloggers
Retrieved: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 An artisans’ co-operativeOur orientation week in Ouagadougou allowed us to acclimatise to our new surroundings: five days were dedicated to French and Moore (the local dialect) lessons; meeting members of other NGOs based here in Ouagadougou; and learning more about the history and culture in Burkina Faso. We also found out more about... DFID Bloggers
Retrieved: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 Morocco's Prime Minister declares support for abortionDate: 11 January 2012Source: New York TimesMorocco's Prime Minister has declared his support for allowing abortions in cases of rape and incest. This follows earlier statements from the social and family development committing the newly elected moderate Islamic party to a change in abortion law. The government's new... RHM Journal RSS Feed
Retrieved: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 Pets Help Women Cope With HIV/AIDSTitle: Pets Help Women Cope With HIV/AIDS
Category: Health News
Created: 1/30/2012 4:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 1/31/2012 MedicineNet HIV General
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