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   Summary of the Key Principles of the ILO Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work:

  1.  Recognition of HIV/AIDS as a workplace issue
    HIV/AIDS is a workplace issue, not only because it affects the workforce, but also because the workplace can play a vital role in limiting the spread and effects of the epidemic.

  2.  Non-discrimination
    There should be no discrimination or stigmatization of workers on the basis of real or perceived HIV status.

  3.  Gender equality
    More equal gender relations and the empowerment of women are vital to successfully

  4.  Healthy work environment
    The work environment should be healthy and safe, and adapted to the state of health and capabilities of workers.

  5.  Social dialogue
    A successful HIV/AIDS policy and programme requires cooperation and trust between employers, workers, and governments.

  6.  Screening for purposes of employment
    HIV/AIDS screening should not be required of job applicants or persons in employment and testing for HIV should not be carried out at the workplace except as specified in this code.

  7.  Confidentiality
    Access to personal data relating to a worker's HIV status should be bound by the rules of confidentiality consistent with existing ILO codes of practice.

  8.  Continuing the employment relationship
    HIV infection is not a cause for termination of employment. Persons with HIV-related illnesses should be able to work for as long as medically fit in appropriate conditions.

  9.  Prevention
    The social partners are in a unique position to promote prevention efforts through information and education, and support changes in attitudes and behaviour.

  10.  Care and support
    Solidarity, care and support should guide the response to AIDS at the workplace. All workers are entitled to affordable health services and to benefits from statutory and occupational schemes.
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UN personnel policy - UN policies regarding HIV and AIDS

ILO code of practice - A code of practice has been developed in response to many requests for guidance, through a widespread process of consultation with government, employer and worker constituents in all regions.

UN organization-specific guidelines - Find information from specific UN organizations
 
  • ILO Personnel Policy on HIV/AIDS
  • UNFPA
  • UNICEF
  • UNDP
  • World Bank
  • World Food Programme
  • World Health Organization
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    UN programmes - The UN offers several programmes associated with HIV/AIDS

    Workplace environment - Each of us has an important role to play in eliminating HIV-related stigma and discrimination from the UN system workplace.

    What employees know - A 2002 survey of UN employees regarding their knowledge and attitudes about HIV/AIDS revealed some interesting findings.

    Voices of people - Voices of people affected by HIV/AIDS in the UN

    Insurance - The details of the various medical insurance plans are described

    UN medical services - Find out what medical services are available through the UN

    Travelling for the UN - Universal HIV precautions when travelling
     
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         World AIDS Day 2004
    World AIDS Day Celebration in UNMIK: From an Organizer’s Perspective
    By Celina Advincula-Aseremo, HIV/AIDS Focal Point
     

    Two weeks was surprisingly sufficient time to plan and prepare for the various activities related to the celebration of World AIDS Day in UNMIK. The significant factors that made this celebration a success were goal-oriented leadership, support from management, and teamwork.

    The HIV/AIDS Committee which is composed of the graduates of the UNMIK VCCT training back in July 2004, and the Health Care Center personnel rose up to the challenge of producing meaningful results given the little amount of time for preparation. Its members have worked independently, interdependently, as well as a group – from physical arrangement of venue (reservation, stage décor, the music band, putting up IEC materials); creating announcements and invitations (flyers, lotus notes, word of mouth, email “barrage”); inviting judges to the HIV/AIDS poetry-writing contest, key personnel who gave speeches and presided the awarding ceremony, and participants/audience; to coordinating for the resources needed (in alphabetical order – Civilian Police, Department of Public Information, Finance, Gender Affairs, Health Care Center, Office of Chief Administrative Service, Office of Chief Technical Services, Office of the Director of Administration, Office of the Principal Deputy Special Representative, Office of the Special Representative, PBPU-DPKO, Political Affairs, Reproduction Unit, Special Police Units, Staff Recreational Committee, UNAIDS (Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS), and UN Volunteer Support Unit). For more... click here
     
       Activities UNMIK WAD Celebration 2004
     
    HIV/AIDS WRITING CONTEST
    1st Prize Poetry Contest - A COMPROMISE by CHRISTINE RWEZAURA
    2nd Prize Poetry Contest - AS I SAW IT by FIDELIS NANJI
    3rd Prize Poetry Contest - A SEX WORKER by LIONEL DE ZOYSA
     
    HIV/AIDS Story
    Lilian Mellejor is a Filipino UN Volunteer working with UNMIK as Regional Press and Information Officer - Pristina
     
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      Story of the red ribbon   
    “The Ribbon Project was created in 1991 by the Visual AIDS Artists Caucus, a group of artists who wished to create a visual symbol to demonstrate compassion for people living with AIDS and their caregivers. Inspired by the yellow ribbons honoring American soldiers serving in the Gulf war, the color red was chosen for its, ‘connection to blood and the idea of passion — not only anger, but love, like a valentine.’ First worn publicly by Jeremy Irons at the 1991 Tony Awards, the ribbon soon became renowned as an international symbol of AIDS awareness, becoming a politically correct fashion accessory on the lapels of celebrities. While this has caused concern to many activists, who worry that its meaning has become trivialized, as well as denigrated by the proliferation of ‘kitsch’ ribbon objects, the Red Ribbon continues to be a powerful force in the fight to increase public awareness of HIV/AIDS and in the lobbying efforts to increase funding for AIDS services and research.”