SALC with the International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS (ICW) and the Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) are suing the Namibian Government for the coerced sterilization of at least fifteen HIV positive women at public hospitals in Namibia.  In the legal challenge we are alleging violations of the women's constitutional rights to dignity, be free from cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, found a family and be free from discrimination. We are asking for damages for pain and suffering and for the discrimination they suffered.

Three cases were heard in the High Court and a decision is expected in 2011. 

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