Implementation of Human Rights and Rights to Health for People Living with HIV / AIDS in Albania

Abstract

Without doubt, HIV / AIDS is a global epidemic , and is defined by UNDP as a disease " that caused the change of the single greater human development in modern history . The epidemic of HIV / AIDS is now a global crisis and is part of one of the most difficult challenges for development and social progress . Throughout the years of the fight against AIDS has been clear that human rights are essential for an effective response to HIV. In countries where human rights are not are protected, people suffer more stigma and discrimination, get ill and are are unable to support themselves and their families , and if they do not receive treatment and may die. HIV / AIDS is a major threat to the world of work, particularly in relation to discrimination and stigmatization of workers and people affected by HIV / AIDS . Approach based on human rights states that all people should enjoy a pleasant life in which every person is able to develop his human potential . Human rights set global standards for the welfare and human development . As a derivative approach to human rights approach is developed in the right to health , which means that the norms and principles of human rights are integrated into the design , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of health policies and programs .

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n4p534