Nr. 31 | 07.06.2010 | Zambia: In defence of human rights in Southern Africa - Victory judgement over un-consented HIV screening in Zambia (engl.)
In the past months, the human rights situation in Southern Africa has mostly made the headlines with negative reports on human rights violations. A counterexample is the case of two ex-officers of Zambia's air force who were awarded damages by a court in Livingstone following claims that they were tested and treated for HIV without their knowledge. This verdict is an important milestone for the defence of human rights in the region and gives hope for similar cases characterised by evident prejudice and discrimination.Vollständigen Bericht jetzt abrufen (PDF, engl.)
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