In order to access their basic rights, people must first
have access to basic human rights information, rights-based education, and knowledgeable service providers to advocate and support self-advocacy. Given the nature of HIV/AIDS related
stigma and the corresponding need for confidentiality, AIDS Calgary plays a key role in eliminating discrimination by bridging the enforcement gap through supporting such education and advocacy.

At AIDS Calgary, we use a rights-based/social justice approach to address the adverse effects of HIV/AIDS related stigma and discrimination. We have developed a series of educational resources on human rights and HIV/AIDS. Additional information and one-on-one assistance is made available through AIDS Calgary's HIV/AIDS Equality and Human Rights work.

Recognizing the impact of systemic discrimination, AIDS Calgary provides policy analysis and development, advocacy, and education.

Equality Project - Needs Assessment to view document click here.

Albanian Project - Needs Assessement to view document click here.

Human Rights Fact Sheets

Stigma and Discrimination

Rights-based Approach

Human Rights

Disclosure

Employment

Housing

Accessing Services

Filing a Human Rights Complaint

Evaluation of the Human Rights Equality Project - funded by Alberta Human Rights Multiculturalism, Citizenship and Education Fund.

Click here to view the report.

Human Rights Questionnaire

This questionnaire was filled out by 34 people living with HIV/AIDS who were in attendance at the Expanding Your Horizons Symposium in Nordegg, Alberta. funded by Alberta Human Rights Multiculturalism, Citizenship and Education Fund. Click here to view the results.

Implementing the UNGASS Declaration of Commitment

AIDS Calgary has officially endorsed the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS – a document that was drafted at the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on HIV/AIDS in June 2001.

Current initiatives include implementing the Declaration of Commitment as a guiding tool for AIDS Calgary's local, national and international response to HIV/AIDS. Click here for more information.

International Work
Recognizing that our own direct action needs to extend beyond our borders has been a long-held value at AIDS Calgary. Through international twinning projects, internships, and technical missions we share our knowledge and resources around the world.

Tirana, Albania

              Human Rights and HIV/AIDS project

              Partnership between the Association for Prevention and                 Rehabilitation from AIDS and Drugs (APRAD) and AIDS Calgary.

Lusaka, Zambia

Human Rights and HIV/AIDS project

Partnership between the Zambia AIDSLaw Research and Advocacy Network (ZARAN) and AIDS Calgary.

South Africa
             HIV/Gender

International Internship between AIDS Calgary and the All Africa Women of Peace, South Africa.

Mexico

              HIV/AIDS Rural Development and Prevention

International twinning project between Alberta Community Council on HIV (ACCH) and the Instituto Mexicano de Investigación de Familia y Población (IMIFAP)

Kosovo

              HIV/AIDS and Strategic Planning

International Technical Assistance mission between AIDS Calgary and the Kosovo Ministry of Health.

India

              HIV/AIDS and Children

1 -International Internship between AIDS Calgary and Plan International in New Delhi, India.

2- International twinning project between Child Foundation of India and AIDS Calgary.

For more information on AIDS Calgary's international initiatives, contact us at + 011 403.508.2500 or info@aidscalgary.org.