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A Training Resource for Judicial Officers: HIV, TB, Key and Vulnerable Populations and the Law in Africa

The purpose of this training manual is to support trainers to carry out a training programme, and to provide judges and magistrates with increased knowledge and understanding of law and human rights issues facing people living with HIV, people with TB and the key and vulnerable populations affected by HIV and TB, so as to empower them to preside over these cases with knowledge, evidence, empathy and compassion. The training manual will also serve as a resource on HIV, TB, law and human rights.

The training manual is an initiative of the African Regional Judges’ Forum (ARJF) Steering Committee, through the Judicial Education Sub-Committee. The ARJF is a regional forum of judges, established in 2014, who network to exchange knowledge, experiences and ideas on matters relating to HIV, law and human rights affecting key and vulnerable populations.

The manual is primarily aimed at training for judges and magistrates. However, it may also serve as training for other justice sector stakeholders with an interest in law, human rights, HIV, TB, key and vulnerable populations.