Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network promotes the human rights of people living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, in Canada and internationally. We accomplish this through research, legal and policy analysis, education, advocacy, and community mobilization.

Vision

A world in which the human rights and dignity of people living with HIV/AIDS and those affected by the disease are respected and fulfilled; and where laws and policies facilitate HIV prevention efforts, as well as care, treatment, and support for people with HIV/AIDS.

Values

The work of the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network is rooted in the following values:

Human Rights — Promoting, protecting, and fulfilling human rights is central to combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Laws and policies are important elements in defining, respecting, and fulfilling those rights.
Focus on Persons Living with HIV/AIDS and on Marginalized Populations — The nature of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic demands that we make issues relating to marginalized people the primary focus of our efforts; and that we address the broad health, social, and economic needs of those most vulnerable to HIV.
Action & Activism — Leadership is required to push an action-oriented agenda in dealing with the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Canada and internationally. We must challenge governments and other decision makers to address critical issues relating to human rights and HIV/AIDS.
Collaboration & Partnership — Fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic requires the combined efforts of many different sectors and organizations. We work in partnership with others who have complementary skills and knowledge.
Accountability — We are accountable to the people and communities we serve through transparent processes, effective use of resources, and thorough evaluation of the impact of our efforts. At the same time, we challenge governments to fulfill their human rights obligations to people and communities living with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS.
Participation — Persons living with HIV/AIDS and those who are marginalized need to participate in a meaningful way in defining and implementing work on HIV/AIDS and human rights. The Legal Network regularly consults its members and others affected by its work, using a process that aims to ensure participation in determining the nature and content of our work.
Global Responsibility — It is a moral imperative that Canada increase its contribution to the global response to the HIV epidemic, and a legal obligation to undertake international assistance and cooperation in respecting, protecting and fulfilling human rights. We have insights and resources to offer, but we also have much to gain from the experience of other countries and advocates.
Excellence — Our work addresses critical issues, with serious implications for people living with HIV/AIDS and marginalized populations as well as governments. We have a responsibility to consistently base our conclusions and recommendations on sound legal and ethical standards along with evidence gained from comprehensive and rigorous research and analysis.

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Mission, Vision and Values Mission The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network promotes the human rights of people living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, in Canada and internationally. We accomplish this through research, legal and policy analysis, education, advocacy, and community mobilization. Vision A world in which the human rights and dignity of people living with HIV/AIDS and those affected by the disease are respected and fulfilled; and where laws and policies facilitate HIV prevention efforts, as well as care, treatment, and support for people with HIV/AIDS. Values The work of the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network is rooted in the following values: Human Rights — Promoting, protecting, and fulfilling human rights is central to combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Laws and policies are important elements in defining, respecting, and fulfilling those rights. Focus on Persons Living with HIV/AIDS and on Marginalized Populations — The nature of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic demands that we make issues relating to marginalized people the primary focus of our efforts; and that we address the broad health, social, and economic needs of those most vulnerable to HIV. Action & Activism — Leadership is required to push an action-oriented agenda in dealing with the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Canada and internationally. We must challenge governments and other decision makers to address critical issues relating to human rights and HIV/AIDS. Collaboration & Partnership — Fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic requires the combined efforts of many different sectors and organizations. We work in partnership with others who have complementary skills and knowledge. Accountability — We are accountable to the people and communities we serve through transparent processes, effective use of resources, and thorough evaluation of the impact of our efforts. At the same time, we challenge governments to fulfill their human rights obligations to people and communities living with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS. Participation — Persons living with HIV/AIDS and those who are marginalized need to participate in a meaningful way in defining and implementing work on HIV/AIDS and human rights. The Legal Network regularly consults its members and others affected by its work, using a process that aims to ensure participation in determining the nature and content of our work. Global Responsibility — It is a moral imperative that Canada increase its contribution to the global response to the HIV epidemic, and a legal obligation to undertake international assistance and cooperation in respecting, protecting and fulfilling human rights. We have insights and resources to offer, but we also have much to gain from the experience of other countries and advocates. Excellence — Our work addresses critical issues, with serious implications for people living with HIV/AIDS and marginalized populations as well as governments. We have a responsibility to consistently base our conclusions and recommendations on sound legal and ethical standards along with evidence gained from comprehensive and rigorous research and analysis. Back to top Board of Directors Staff Members Mission, Vision and Values Issues Annual Reports Awards for Action on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights Mission, Vision and Values Issues Annual Reports Awards for Action on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights Become a member Make a donation Join the Lawyers’ Referral Database Events Join our e-mailing list Careers Volunteer
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