Empowering Communities to End the HIV/AIDS Pandemic

UNAIDS is calling for urgent support to let communities lead in the fight to end AIDS ahead of World AIDS Day. A new report by UNAIDS highlights the critical role communities play in the fight against AIDS and the barriers they face, including underfunding and harmful policies. The report showcases the impact of community-led HIV programs, such as increased access to treatment and prevention services. However, community-led responses are often unrecognized, under-resourced, and even under attack. UNAIDS is urging governments and donors to fully support community-led initiatives and remove barriers to their leadership roles in HIV plans and programs.