| The South African Constitution has a Bill of Rights that protects all people. This means that people living with HIV/AIDS have the same rights as any other person. |
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| Any person living with HIV/AIDS has the right to medical treatment and care |
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| Children infected have the right to attend any school |
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| No employer can require that a
job applicant have an HIV test before they are employed. An employee cannot be fired, retrenched or refused a job simply because they are HIV positive |
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| Women infected with HIV have the right to make choices about their pregnancy. A women cannot be forced to terminate her pregnancy if she is HIV positive. |
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| Any person with HIV/AIDS has the right to confidentiality. No one can give out information about a persons HIV status without their permission. |
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| People with HIV have the right to live their lives with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination and blame. If you have any questions about HIV/AIDS you can phone the free 24-hour AIDS Helpline at 0800-012-322 | |
