India passes nondiscrimination law securing rights for people with HIV

• The first of its kind in South Asia, the law prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, education, healthcare, and public accommodations such as restaurants and calls for the establishment of an ombudsman to monitor violations.
• An estimated 2.1 million people live with HIV in India, with some 1 million currently receiving treatment.
• Some advocates for the positive community argued that the law does not go far enough to guarantee free treatment for the afflicted.

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“Parliament clears landmark HIV Bill” (The Hindu | April 2017)

“What is HIV/AIDS Bill? All your questions answered” (The Indian Express | April 2017)

“India takes flawed first step towards ending HIV and Aids prejudice” (The Guardian | April 2017)

(Image Credit: Jayanta Dey/Reuters, via The Guardian)