10/09/2026
2-Day Capacity Training on Human Rights, HIV-Related Stigma and Discrimination.
GLOMEF Ghana LBG, a human rights and social justice organisation, participated in a two-day capacity-building training for human rights advocates and legal officers in the Bono Region, organised by the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) in partnership with the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), with support from UNAIDS.
The training aims to strengthen the knowledge and capacity of human rights advocates and legal officers on the human rights of people living with HIV, with particular focus on addressing HIV-related stigma, discrimination and human rights violations.
The training covers key areas including:
Human rights and HIV-related legal protections
HIV-related stigma and discrimination
HIV, TB and human rights
Legal remedies and access to justice for people living with HIV
Confidentiality, privacy and informed consent
Rights-based approaches to HIV programming
The role of human rights organisations in protecting vulnerable populations
Advocacy and referral mechanisms for victims of rights violations
As a human rights and social justice organisation, GLOMEF Ghana LBG views the training as an important opportunity to strengthen its capacity to support people living with HIV, challenge discriminatory practices and promote dignity, equality, justice and respect for human rights.
Overall objective:
To enhance the capacity of legal officers and human rights advocates, including GLOMEF Ghana, to effectively identify, prevent and respond to HIV-related human rights violations and contribute to a more inclusive and discrimination-free society in the Bono Region.
Ghana AIDS commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice UNAIDS World Health Organization African Region