Thomson Reuters Foundation: U.N. hails landmark ruling by Sri Lanka’s top court to outlaw HIV discrimination
“The United Nations has welcomed a landmark ruling by Sri Lanka’s highest court prohibiting the discrimination of people living with HIV in education, saying the judgment would set a precedent and help victims seek justice for other forms of prejudice. … The court also reminded the government of its obligation to take steps to protect, promote, and respect the human rights of people living with HIV…” (Bhalla, 5/3).