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About the GLOBAL database

There are many countries around the world that restrict the entry, residence and stay of foreigners who are HIV positive. These countries perpetuate stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV by singling out HIV as a “dangerous disease”.

This database lists country-by-county how each government of the world does or does not impose these outdated and discriminatory laws. While these restrictions are commonly referred to as “travel restrictions”, the effect these laws have on individuals and families is more serious than this term may imply. Please use this database to learn more.

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News

Korea Maintains Mandatory HIV Testing Despite Lifting Travel Ban
31/01/2010
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Travel ban on HIV patients must go: expert Gulf Times
28/01/2010
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Korea's new rules on HIV cause confusion
12/01/2010
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HIV Travel Bans: Small Steps, Big Gaps
11/01/2010
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UN Secretary-General applauds the removal of entry restrictions based on HIV status by United States of America and Republic of Korea
04/01/2010
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Listen to the podcast on HIV travel broadcasted in "The Current" on CBC
22/12/2009
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Nation may lift ban on HIV/AIDS foreigners
30/11/2009
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The International AIDS Society Announces Washington, DC, as Site of the XIX International AIDS Conference in July 2012
30/11/2009
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Ban lifted for green-card applicants with HIV
25/11/2009
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Washington Post Editorial on Entry Ban
19/11/2009
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