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HIV/AIDS

Although the face of the HIV/AIDS epidemic has changed dramatically since GLAD founded its AIDS Law Project in 1984, the need for strong legal protections is as critical as ever.

At a Glance

Strong legal protections for people living with HIV are essential prerequisites to effective risk-reduction and prevention strategies. By fighting discrimination based on HIV status, protecting people’s privacy, and improving access to information about HIV-related legal issues, we can turn the tide and strengthen the health of our communities.

GLAD’s AIDS Law Project is here to help you defend your rights. You can read more about your rights as an HIV-positive person in our publications at right or you can call our Legal InfoLine at 800-455-GLAD.

Learn more about GLAD’s AIDS Law Project.

Subscribe to the AIDS Law Project’s Quarterly E-Newsletter - breaking news, hotline Q&A’s, and information about GLAD’s new projects and upcoming events designed especially for HIV medical and social service providers and consumers.

If you are a case manager or medical or social service provider and you think your agency would benefit from an in-service training about GLAD’s AIDS Law Project and HIV-related legal issues, please call the AIDS Law Project at 617-426-1350 to schedule an outreach.

HIV/AIDS: Information for Your State

Specific laws can vary
greatly from state to state

For more information, please visit a state page:

GLAD's Work On HIV/AIDS

From the Docket

Shaw v. Murphy

Victory • 2008

On February 19, 2008, the Massachusetts Court of Appeals ruled in favor… Read More

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Legislation

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News

AIDS Services Org Sues to End Illegal Restrictions on Group Home

September 24, 2008

GLAD has sued Gilsum, N.H., a small town near Keene, for illegally… Read More

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Publications

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