Human rights and universal access for men who have sex with men and people who inject drugs: A qualitative analysis of the 2010 UNGASS narrative country progress reports

► This article makes a unique contribution to debates on human rights and universal access in the global fights against HIV. ► It critically examines an important yet greatly under-explored data source; UNGASS narrative country progress reports. ► A qualitative analysis provides new insights on how countries address stigmatised and criminalised populations vulnerable to HIV. ► The article contributes to greater understanding of shortcomings and ways forward in the global commitment to human rights in relation to HIV.