Illinois

Resources

HIV remains a serious infectious disease in the world and here in Illinois.  The good news is that there has been a great advance in knowledge and the development of effective tools to prevent infections and to prolong and improve quality of life for persons living with HIV. Check out the Illinois Department of Public Health for more information.

Fact Sheets

• IHAA HIV Decriminalization One-pager HIV criminalization in Illinois stigmatizes people living with HIV (PLWH) by making legal behavior – like consensual sex – illegal, or by increasing penalties for minor crimes such as sharing injection drug equipment. When these laws are interpreted as requiring no intent to harm, PLWH face almost automatic conviction or longer sentences.
  
• IHAA Coalition Commitment Form (Individual) A cornerstone of the Illinois HIV Action Alliance is centering the voices and experiences of those living with HIV. To this point, the IHAA coalition has committed to meaningful involvement of those living with HIV in all aspects of our work.
• IHAA Coalition Commitment Form (Organization) A cornerstone of the Illinois HIV Action Alliance is centering the voices and experiences of those living with HIV. To this point, the IHAA coalition has committed to meaningful involvement of those living with HIV in all aspects of our work.
• IHAA Internal Onboarding Checklist Draft resource tool for your organization