The inclusion of human rights in AIDS/HIV norms in Mexico and Central America: 1993-2000

To analyze the inclusion of human rights in HIV/AIDS norms in Mexico and Central America for the 1993-2000 period. Norms and regulations for HIV/AIDS prevention and control in this region were analyzed. A constructivist perspective of judiciary subsystems and human rights was used as a reference fra...

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Published in:Salud pública de México 2002-11, Vol.44 (6), p.508-518
Main Authors: Cuadra-Hernández, Silvia Magali, Leyva-Flores, René, Hernández-Rosete, Daniel, Bronfman-Pertzovsky, Mario N
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Subjects:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Central America
HIV Infections
Human Rights
Humans
Legislation as Topic
Mexico
Social Justice
Time Factors
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Summary:To analyze the inclusion of human rights in HIV/AIDS norms in Mexico and Central America for the 1993-2000 period. Norms and regulations for HIV/AIDS prevention and control in this region were analyzed. A constructivist perspective of judiciary subsystems and human rights was used as a reference framework, to establish categories of analysis with significance codes based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. During the study period, human rights were included within a vigorous legislative activity for HIV/AIDS transmission prevention. In some cases (as in the Panama Law and the Honduras Proposal) there were passages of law violating the right to non-discrimination and privacy. These laws lead to either of two conflicting paths: one ensuring human rights, and another increasing the vulnerability of some groups. The authors emphasize the importance of gaining a new understanding of social subjects and epidemiological surveillance, based on norms that incorporate human rights issues.
ISSN:1606-7916
DOI:10.1590/S0036-36342002000600003