Abstract

MACINTOSH, Josephine M.. HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination: a canadian perspective and call to action. Interam. j. psychol. [online]. 2007, vol.41, n.1, pp. 93-102. ISSN 0034-9690.

Canada as a nation is committed to addressing HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination. The federal government has recently announced that funding for HIV prevention, care and treatment will double by 2009, from a current $42.2 million to $84.4 million. While the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Canada is relatively low, experiences of HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination are common. In response to this situation, the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network has recently released a report outlining a series of goals and actions designed to prevent, reduce and eliminate HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination. By promoting tolerance and understanding through research, legislation and community level action we can diminish the overarching epidemic of stigma and discrimination and decrease the extent of the HIV epidemic in Canada.

Keywords : HIV; Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; Stigma; Law; Canada.

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