Many people with HIV experience rejection and discrimination in their everyday lives. This can happen within the family or in the job. Sometimes even doctors refuse to attend to people with HIV.
This kind of discrimination is prohibited by law. Discrimination on the basis of HIV is not okay!
Have you experienced discrimination because of your HIV infection?
Are you thinking about taking legal action? Do you need help to find another solution? Your local ‘Aidshilfe’ support centre is happy to provide counselling and can help you exercise your rights.
The umbrella organisation of the German AIDS Service Organizations (Deutsche Aidshilfe) has a contact office for action against discrimination.