Shauna Olney, Chief, Gender Equality and Diversity and ILOAIDS, Geneva, talks about the VCT@WORK initiative of the ILO that builds on the Getting to Zero at work campaign, first launched in India. The VCT@WORK is not only about mobilizing workers to test for HIV, it also focuses on ensuring non-discrimination at work and enhancing access to treatment.
The HIV and AIDS Recommendation, 2010 (No. 200) provides sound guidance on addressing HIV through the promotion of human rights, job security and enhancing access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services from a workplace perspective.