Research on Promoting Fair Employment for People Living with HIV in China
HIV related stigma and discrimination are particularly pronounced in three areas, employment, access to medical treatment and confidentiality, according to ILO reports of 2011. Employment discrimination is one of the greatest concerns of People Living with HIV in China today.
The HIV pandemic is one of the most significant challenges to health, development, and economic and social progress facing the world today. In countries that are most affected, the infection has reduced the productivity, eroded decades of development gains, and destabilized societies.
As of September 2018, there are approximately 850,000 reported cases of People Living with HIV in China, with three quarters of these being of working age. While China has managed to keep overall HIV prevalence rates low, it has not been able to stop the spread of the harmful stigma and discrimination that accompanies the virus. Despite better knowledge about HIV and efforts by the Chinese authorities to combat it, discrimination against People Living with HIV (PLHIV) and their families remains rampant in China today.
HIV related stigma and discrimination are particularly pronounced in three areas, employment, access to medical treatment and confidentiality, according to ILO reports of 2011. Employment discrimination is one of the greatest concerns of People Living with HIV in China today.
This report analyzes the HIV related employment legislation and policies in China, gives examples of good practices on fair employment for People Living with HIV, and provides recommendations to advance the efforts to eliminate employment discrimination. The report also provides suggestions for Chinese enterprises participating or planning to participate in the “Belt and Road Initiative” and “South-South Cooperation” to comply with HIV related international standards.
As of September 2018, there are approximately 850,000 reported cases of People Living with HIV in China, with three quarters of these being of working age. While China has managed to keep overall HIV prevalence rates low, it has not been able to stop the spread of the harmful stigma and discrimination that accompanies the virus. Despite better knowledge about HIV and efforts by the Chinese authorities to combat it, discrimination against People Living with HIV (PLHIV) and their families remains rampant in China today.
HIV related stigma and discrimination are particularly pronounced in three areas, employment, access to medical treatment and confidentiality, according to ILO reports of 2011. Employment discrimination is one of the greatest concerns of People Living with HIV in China today.
This report analyzes the HIV related employment legislation and policies in China, gives examples of good practices on fair employment for People Living with HIV, and provides recommendations to advance the efforts to eliminate employment discrimination. The report also provides suggestions for Chinese enterprises participating or planning to participate in the “Belt and Road Initiative” and “South-South Cooperation” to comply with HIV related international standards.