An HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy for the Education Sector in the Caribbean

The purpose of this policy is to provide a framework for addressing HIV and AIDS as a workplace issue in education sector institutions and services through social dialogue processes, in complement of other national workplace or overall education sector policies where they exist. It covers the following key areas of action: - prevention of HIV - elimination of stigma and discrimination on the basis of real or perceived HIV status - care, treatment and support of staff and students who are infected and/or affected by HIV and AIDS - management and mitigation of the impact of HIV/AIDS in education institutions - safe, healthy and non-violent work and study environments.