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Now there are laws in many parts of the world which reflect the best of human nature. These laws treat people touched by HIV with compassion and acceptance. These laws respect universal human rights and they are grounded in evidence.

Laws that treat people living with HIV or those at greatest risk with respect start with the way that we treat them ourselves: as equals. If we are going to stop the spread of HIV in our lifetime, then that is the change we need to spread.

AIDS is a complex situation that's sure to bring out the best and the worst in people.

Some countries have good laws, laws which could stem the tide of HIV. The problem is that these laws are flouted. Because stigma gives unofficial license to treat people living with HIV or those at greatest risk unlike other citizens.

AIDS is a horrible disease, and the people who catch it deserve compassion.

Because we are all human beings, we are all HIV-eligible.

HIV does not make people dangerous to know, so you can shake their hands and give them a hug: Heaven knows they need it.

Where you criminalize people living with HIV or those at greatest risk, you fuel the epidemic.

Leaders in all spheres who are living with HIV should be encouraged, not coerced, to lead by example and disclose their HIV status.

If a country denies it has AIDS, that country will inevitably become an even greater victim.