International Legal Support for the Fight Against Human Immunodeficiency Virus: A Look From Russia

Abstract

The authors examine the issue of combating HIV/AIDS in the Russian Federation from the perspective of the implementation of the universally recognized principles and norms of international law and the norms of domestic legislation on the rights, obligations and guarantees of a full life for HIV-positive people. The study is based on an analysis of the provisions of the Declaration of Commitment on Combating HIV, as well as the foundations of the law of international organizations (UNAIDS, WHO, etc.) and national legislation in the area of ensuring natural human rights. The author cites official statistics on the implementation of the principles and norms of international law in the Russian reality on the example of indicators of citizens' awareness of HIV, the availability of prevention and treatment of the virus, the achieved level of reduction of viral load. The relevance of the stated topic is beyond doubt due to the prevalence of the HIV epidemic on a global scale. The authors argue that the solution of the problem outlined in the work requires concerted action by member countries of the international community, including in the field of legal regulation, creating a regulatory framework to combat HIV/AIDS and its consequences for both individuals and society as a whole. The authors reveal the contribution of the Russian Federation to the global fight against HIV/AIDS and the prospects for further implementation of the strategy to ensure the rights of HIV-infected citizens to a full life, health protection and decent living conditions.