World health organization

This joint policy brief from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS identifies key actions needed to address the gender dimensions of equity in access to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Gender-based inequalities put women and girls at increased risk of HIV infection. These inequalities also affect women’s access to and interaction with health services, including HIV prevention and AIDS care. The brief argues that to address these inequalities in HIV treatment, care and prevention, it is essential to consider the different needs and constraints of women and men in different settings.