Jailing of nine gay men in Senegal has been disapproved by the UNAIDS, as the treatment, care, and support will not offered effectively for those men.
UNAIDS on Thursday criticised Senegal for jailing nine gay men, saying that homophobic acts would not help efforts to prevent HIV infection in the west African country.
"There is no place for homophobia. Universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support must be accessible to all people in Senegal who are in need - including men who have sex with men," said UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibe.
AIDS/HIV
"AIDS is an epidemic disease, a potentially preventable, deadly infection for which there is no cure, no vaccine, and it is not under control." - National Commission on AIDS, 1993.
"AIDS is an epidemic disease, a potentially preventable, deadly infection for which there is no cure, no vaccine, and it is not under control." - National Commission on AIDS, 1993.
A coalition that includes the French Embassy and the Swedish Embassy is working to secure the men's release, the organisation said.
A Senegalese court sentenced each of the nine to eight years in jail, the toughest such sentence to date in a country where homosexuality is outlawed.
Genetics of ‘Gay’ Abandon
Homoesexuality (or) Same Sex Love is the hottest most discussed human trait. There has been a hunt for a Gaye gene in order to lend credibility to a growing cause.
Homoesexuality (or) Same Sex Love is the hottest most discussed human trait. There has been a hunt for a Gaye gene in order to lend credibility to a growing cause.
The case is currently under appeal.
Advertisement
Stigma Surounding Gays in Africa may Obstruct the Success of HIV/AIDS Programs
The discrimination and stigma surrounding gays in Africa may actually hamper their access to HIV/AIDS programs, activists cautioned.
The discrimination and stigma surrounding gays in Africa may actually hamper their access to HIV/AIDS programs, activists cautioned.
PRI/SK
Homosexuality Should Continue to be Deemed Criminal, Says Indian Government
The federal government of India has asserted that homosexuality should continue to be deemed criminal and liable for prosecution. That is one way to combat to combat HIV/AIDS.
The federal government of India has asserted that homosexuality should continue to be deemed criminal and liable for prosecution. That is one way to combat to combat HIV/AIDS.
