Despite the pervasiveness of HIV-related stigma and discrimination in national HIV epidemics and their harmful impact in terms of public health and human rights, they remain seriously neglected issues in most national responses to HIV.
Section 1. Why stigma and discrimination are major “road blocks” to universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support -- Section 2. How national AIDS programmes can reduce stigma and discrimination -- Section 3. Steps toward effective responses to HIV stigma and discrimination -- Annex A. Reducing HIV stigma and discrimination: successful programmes -- Annex B. Measuring stigma and discrimination -- Annex C. Resources for conducting stigma and discrimination-reduction activities -- Annex D. Key points for advocacy on HIV stigma and discrimination.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 22-24).

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