
Ending AIDS Is Everyone’s Business: A Human Rights Call to Action for India
World AIDS Day, observed annually on 1 December, serves as a powerful reminder that the fight against HIV/AIDS is far from over and that progress cannot be sustained without placing human rights at the centre of the response. While scientific advancements have transformed HIV from a fatal illness into a manageable chronic condition, the persistence of stigma, discrimination and inequality continues to undermine prevention, treatment and care efforts. In this context, ending AIDS is not merely a public health objective; it is a shared social, economic and moral responsibility that demands collective action across sectors. HIV/AIDS has always exposed deep-rooted inequities within societies. People living with HIV and those most at risk often face denial of dignity, breaches of confidentiality,






