BOSTON COLLEGE THIRD WORLD LAW JOURNAL

This article examines the social dimensions of HIV/AIDS and its impact on international women's human rights, particularly the right to health. The author argues that efforts to minimize the spread of the pandemic should employ a multidimensional approach, dealing with all traditional and cultural practices that render women vulnerable to AIDS. In Part I, the article discusses the social impact of HIV/AIDS with specific reference to women in developing countries. Part II examines the right to health in light of international law.

This article reviews the impact of the United States foreign policy regarding funding for reproductive health services overseas and the provision of HIV/AIDS services in Africa. Part I of the article discusses the political background of the policy which prohibits funding for organizations which provide information on abortion. Part II outlines legal arguments against the policy. Part III assesses the impact of this policy on organizations providing services to HIV/AIDS patients, with a particular focus on the needs of women.