World AIDS Day 2017 Statement: Department of Justice
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 …
HIV-related Discrimination
What Does Our Past Tell Us About Our Future? The Essential Role of Psychologists in Fighting HIV
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…
Activities Combating HIV Stigma and Discrimination
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…
Justice Department Settles With Public School District To Resolve HIV-Related Discrimination Findings
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…
World AIDS Day 2016: Honoring Lives Lost by Fighting Discrimination
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 …
EEOC Files 2 HIV-related Employment Discrimination Suits
10-21-2016The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), one of the federal agencies engaged in implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, recently announced that …
HUD Issues Final Rule To Ensure Equal Access To Housing And Services Regardless Of Gender Identity
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)…
HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Report on National HIV/AIDS Compliance Review Initiative
7-14-2016“To be free of discrimination on the basis of HIV status is both a human and a civil right. Vigorous enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act, .…