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November 2021
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HIV discrimination in the world of work
Stigma and discrimination remain major issues for workers with HIV/AIDS
30 November 2021
A report by the International Labour Organization and the opinion poll company, Gallup, reveals persistent HIV-related stigma and discrimination in the world of work.
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Media advisory
ILO and Gallup to publish new report on HIV/AIDS discrimination
25 November 2021
December 2020
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World AIDS Day
A tireless fighter against HIV stigma
01 December 2020
Baby Rivona Nasution has dedicated her life to fighting stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV in Indonesia. She actively promotes their right to contribute to every aspect of life, including the right to decent work.
May 2020
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Blog
The fight against COVID-19 should not mean forgetting the 37 million people living with HIV
19 May 2020
As the world focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic, we must not lose the gains made globally over the last thirty years in combating HIV and AIDS.
July 2018
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International AIDS Conference 2018
Survey highlights persistent discrimination against people living with HIV
26 July 2018
Many people living with HIV lose their jobs or cannot find one because of their HIV status, says study.
May 2018
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HIV/AIDS
AIDS’ impact on the labour force costs billions in lost earnings: ILO
24 May 2018
An ILO report highlights the toll HIV and AIDS continue to take on the labour force, and its economic and social implications. The ILO calls for urgent efforts to close the treatment gaps, step up testing and prevention measures, and ensure workers can enjoy healthy and productive lives.
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Media advisory
ILO to launch new global estimates about HIV and AIDS impact on the world of work
22 May 2018
October 2017
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VCT@WORK
More than 4.1 million tested for HIV under VCT@WORK initiative
17 October 2017
The Voluntary Counselling and Testing at work (VCT@WORK) initiative has reached over 6 million workers and family members. Of those, more than 4.1 million were tested for HIV and 103,000 referred to access anti retro-viral treatment.
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VCT@WORK
Testing for HIV at the workplace – on the farm, in the mines and at the hairdressers
17 October 2017
Over 4.1 million workers took HIV test in 18 countries as part of ILO’s efforts to fast track HIV testing.
September 2016
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HIV prevention
Viet Nam: Poor working conditions prevalent in sex work
16 September 2016
A new ILO study shows that most sex workers entered the job voluntarily but had limited control of occupational safety and health implications.