HIV-related Discrimination

6-5-2019Today we recognize that, 38 years ago, the CDC published the first report of what would come to be known as the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

11-30-2018On World AIDS Day 2018, the Department of Justice reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that people living with HIV and AIDS can enjoy lives free from stigm…

12-2-2017Cross posted from the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, December 1, 2017 On World AIDS Day 2017, the Department of Justice pledges its commitment …

10-26-2017Since the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, psychologists have been essential in the response to HIV:They offered mental health support for people living wit…

5-20-2017In addition to the serious health issues they face, people living with HIV may often experience stigma and discrimination because of their HIV status. Stigma is…

3-29-2017The Justice Department announced today that it has reached an agreement with the Pea Ridge School District (PRSD) of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, to remedy alleged viol…

12-1-2016Today, on World AIDS Day 2016, the Department of Justice reaffirms the rights of people with HIV/AIDS to live free from stigma and discrimination. For the more …

10-21-2016The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), one of the federal agencies engaged in implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, recently announced that …

9-22-2016Editor's Note: This press release was issued by HUD on Tuesday, September 20, 2016.WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)…

7-14-2016Since 2010, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has been proud to serve as a member of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) Implementation Group. As a federa…