Trojan Urges Online Retailers to Maintain Condoms as ‘Essential’ During COVID-19 Crisis

As online retailers deprioritize condoms by classifying these important products as ‘non-essential,’ consumers may experience long wait times for their online order deliveries as they institute up to a “30-day” shipping window in comparison to “essential” supplies deemed necessary to help consumers during the COVID-19 crisis.

UNAIDS condemns misuse and abuse of emergency powers to target marginalized and vulnerable populations

UNAIDS is deeply concerned by reports that the COVID-19 epidemic is being used as an excuse to target marginalized and vulnerable populations, restrict civil society space and increase police powers. In particular, UNAIDS is extremely concerned by reports of new laws that restrict rights and freedoms and target criminalized groups in a manner that will harm the rights and health of people living with or vulnerable to HIV.

Peru: Top Americas court finds Peru responsible for torture of trans woman

The top human rights court in the Americas has found Peru responsible for the arbitrary detention and rape of a transgender woman in a landmark case marking the first time it has ruled on a complaint of torture against the LGBT+ community.

US: Charlotte abortion protest arrests under NC stay-at-home order ‘unconstitutional’

Police on Saturday charged eight Charlotte abortion protesters with violating North Carolina’s COVID-19-related ban on mass gatherings. The arrests went national late Saturday when U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas criticized Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.

Bosnia Herzegovina: Gov't shifts to practical support for addressing same-sex couples' rights

The Government of the Federation of BiH appointed the members of the Inter-ministerial Working Group to analyze the regulations under which same-sex couples in the living community may exercise their rights under the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, and propose regulations to be adopted in the Federation of BiH.

Poland: Country’s Criminal Code Amended to Increase Sentencing in Cases of HIV Exposure

New round of HIV criminalization in Poland. This week, Polish President Andrzej Duda signed a law amending the country’s Criminal Code. Its content, coupled with other measures to combat COVID-19, was originally intended to create better conditions for overcoming the crisis.