HIV, AIDS Resources

HIV, AIDS Resources A. International Instruments All resources in this section available at OHCHR, “Publications and Documents on HIV and AIDS”,(www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/HIV/Pages/Documents.aspx), unless otherwise indicated. Available in multiple languages. Nonbinding International Labor Organization, Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work (June 1, 2001). International Labor Organization, Recommendation concerning HIV and AIDS and the World of Work, No. 200 (2010). UN, Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (August…

HIV, AIDS Key Terms

HIV, AIDS Key Terms A ARV, ART Acronyms for anti-retroviral and anti-retroviral treatment. Anti-retroviral drugs inhibit various phases of the life-cycle of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), thus reducing HIV-related symptoms and prolonging life-expectancy of people living with HIV. Treatment with ARVs is also used to prevent transmission of HIV from mother to child and to prevent HIV infection following exposure. D DOC Acronym for the Declaration of Commitment on…