The IAS-Lancet Commission on Health and Human Rights cautions that human rights violations jeopardize the global HIV response. 

Discriminatory laws and campaigns targeting at-risk communities, like MSM, pose a threat to HIV efforts. 

Uganda's anti-gay law, including punishment of death for "aggravated homosexuality," hinders LGBTQ+ avail to vital HIV services. 

Recent research in sub-Saharan Africa links higher MSM HIV prevalence to the criminalization of same-sex conduct, substantiating the concern. 

UNAIDS data confirms escalated HIV rates among marginalized groups - MSM, sex workers, and drug users. 

Commission co-chair Adeeba Kamarulzaman suggests diplomatic efforts from major HIV funders to counter laws.

Co-chair Chris Beyrer urges collaboration between the HIV community and LGBTQ+ activists to tackle persistent challenges.