The People's Charter on HIV and AIDS

The People's Health Movement (PHM) considers HIV/AIDS as a major public health issue. However PHM believes that the way to combat HIV/AIDS is not through a exclusively medical approach but through better politics, care, research, pro-people policies, rights and governance and effective communication. Access to ARV treatment has increased the life expectancy and quality of life of those who can afford it. The majority of AIDS patients are poor and are being denied access to treatment in violation of their basic human rights. Children orphaned by HIV/AIDS and women are the most vunerable.

The People's Charter on HIV and AIDS is a consensus document that amplifies the voices of the people affected, infected, living with and suffering from HIV/AIDS. It aims at providing a people's perspective on HIV/ AIDS and related issues like access, rights and trade issues. The People's Charter on HIV and AIDS was officially released by the People's Health Movement during the International AIDS conference at Bangkok in July 2004.
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