Note on HIV/AIDS and the Protection of Refugees, IDPs and Other Persons of Concern

Document source:

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Date:
5 April 2006

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Title

Note on HIV/AIDS and the Protection of Refugees, IDPs and Other Persons of Concern

Document source

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Date

5 April 2006

Document type

Legal Policy and Guidance

Collection

Policy & Guidance

Keywords

HIV and AIDS

Persons of concern to UNHCR

Protected persons

Internally displaced persons (IDPs)

Protection manual category

HIV/AIDS

Comments:

This note provides an overview of how principles of refugee protection and human rights apply to persons of concern to UNHCR who are vulnerable to HIV and its consequences and/or are living or suspected to be living with HIV and AIDS.

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