National Workplace Policy On HIV/AIDS

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to facilitate the development of a working environment that protects the rights of workers infected and/or affected by the epidemic by:
Developing a framework for action in the workplace.
Highlighting the rights and responsibilities of workers.
Articulating the usefulness of education, training, improved awareness; counselling, care and support in prevention, treatment and care efforts.

General Objectives

To strengthen the legal framework for HIV/AIDS as a workplace issue.
To contribute to the reduction of HIV transmission through effective implementation.
To contribute to the reduction of HIV/AIDS related stigma and discrimination through
continuous education, training and involvement of persons living with HIV and AIDS.
To strengthen the capacities of organizations to provide care and support for persons living
with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
To manage and mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS in the workplace through workplace based
research and prevention and support programmes.

Beneficiaries
Working age population (14 - 64 years) all workers:Current and prospective workers in the public and private sectorsAll workplaces and contracts of employment including those persons working in theinformal sector and the self-employed.All employers …
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Responsible institution
Topics / Chapters
D. Sexual and reproductive health
Main Priority Measure