Addressing HIV related Stigma and Discrimination in the

• People with HIV infection should be isolated to prevent further transmission. •

Human rights violations in the workplace Denial of access to employment Breach of confidentiality

Stigma and Discrimination at Work Source: Evidence Brief, GNP+, 2012, Findings from the People

Key reasons for Stigma & Discrimination: • HIV/AIDS often seen from the moralistic lens

Key lessons: • Reducing Stigma and discrimination is a good strategy for HIV prevention

THANK YOU ILO Programme on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work (ILO/AIDS) www. ilo.

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Addressing HIV related Stigma and Discrimination in the World of Work S. Mohammad Afsar Senior Technical Specialist ILO/AIDS, Geneva

Statements for discussion

• People with HIV infection should be isolated to prevent further transmission. • AIDS is mainly a problem of people with immoral behaviour. • There should be compulsory testing for HIV to prevent the spread of HIV. • A person living with HIV must disclose his/her status. • Women with HIV infection should not have children.

Human rights violations in the workplace Denial of access to employment Breach of confidentiality Mandatory H IV testing or sc reening Inequality in terms and condit io of employm ns ent Disclosure of HIV status Unjustified dismissal Stigma & discrimination and Gender Inequality

Stigma and Discrimination at Work Source: Evidence Brief, GNP+, 2012, Findings from the People Living with HIV Stigma Index • 13% in Poland to 40% in Kenya and Zambia reported loss of job or source of income. • 8% in Estonia to 45% in Nigeria lost their job or source of income. • 5% in Mexico to 27% in Nigeria were refused the opportunity to work. • 4% in Estonia to 28% in Kenya had their nature of work changed or denied promotion. • 8% in Estonia to 54% in Malaysia reported discriminatory reactions from employers. • 5% in Estonia to 54% in Malaysia reported discriminatory reactions from co-workers

Key reasons for Stigma & Discrimination: • HIV/AIDS often seen from the moralistic lens - Only people with promiscuous behaviour get HIV. • Lack of correct knowledge about HIV and AIDS

Key lessons: • Reducing Stigma and discrimination is a good strategy for HIV prevention • It is important to protect the rights of People living with HIV. • Non-discriminatory workplace HIV/AIDS policy creates an enabling environment for people to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services.

A message from a person living with HIV

THANK YOU ILO Programme on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work (ILO/AIDS) www. ilo. org/aids