title: International law, human rights and HIV/AIDS.
abstract: This article explores the relevance of international human rights law in the response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic at national and international levels. Public health advocates can use arguments based on this body of law to promote responses to HIV/AIDS that reflect sound public health principles and documented best practice. Development assistance is increasingly linked to rights-based approaches, such as participatory processes, and strategic alliances between health professionals, organizations of people living with HIV/AIDS, and affected communities. Legal and human rights advocacy strategies are increasingly productive and necessary.
authors.affiliation: Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network, Montreal, Canada. dpatterson@aidslaw.ca
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Patterson
authors.forename: Leslie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: London
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D003140:Communicable Disease Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014943:Global Health; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006291:Health Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006806:Human Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007390:International Agencies; D007391:International Cooperation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*