“The heart of this law is about making the one being discriminated against and the one discriminating understand each other better, especially for HIV-positive people. The law also sets up a rehabilitation process that can lead to change for a better future.”
—Apiwat Kwangkaew, president of the Network of AIDS/HIV-positive People of Thailand.
By The Isaan Record
Fear stemming from a lack of understanding has stigmatized HIV-positive people for several decades. It has become a normal practice for many organizations, both public and private, to require a blood test in the job or education application process. To test HIV positive is used as grounds for rejection, although it’s a violation of basic rights.
Fortunately, some civil groups have been pushing for a new law to address the prejudice – the Elimination of Discrimination Against Individuals Act – which would help…
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