The Politics and History of AIDS Treatment in Brazil

"The Politics and History of AIDS Treatment in Brazil" offers a comprehensive analysis of the public policies and social movements that led to the development of one of the most successful AIDS programs in the world. The book highlights the challenges Brazil faced in the 1980s, when the stigmatization of people with HIV/AIDS was widespread. It illustrates how Brazil became the first developing country in 1996 to pass a law guaranteeing free and universal access to AIDS treatments. This groundbreaking decision not only saved the lives of 185,000 people but also served as a model for other countries. The author, Amy Nunn, documents the role of activists and organizations that advocated for the rights of people with HIV and shaped the public perception of AIDS as a human rights issue. The book is an important resource for anyone engaged with health policy, social movements, and human rights.