Many HIV-positive people are still left behind

Vulnerable demographic groups are disproportionately affected by human rights violations. There are no two ways about it: if the AIDS epidemic is to be ended by 2030, then these high-risk groups must be better protected. Why is nevertheless sex work, homosexuality and drug-use criminalised in so many countries although ample proof exists to demonstrate that this exacerbates the HIV epidemic and leads to negative consequences, both for health and society? The subject matter is explosive but there is no way to avoid it if we are to reach our goal: do not leave anyone behind! (Photo © Gay & Lesbian Network - GLN)