Annotated Bibliography - Gender, HIV/AIDS and Development

One of the most important developments in the global fight against HIV/AIDS is the recognition of the role of gender in fueling the spread and increasing the burden of the epidemic. This document compiles key online resources that describe the current understanding of, and responses to, the effects of gender on HIV/AIDS at the international level. Resources were selected to provide a balanced approach that addresses both men?’s and women?’s concerns, vulnerabilities, challenges, and responses to gender and HIV/AIDS issues. A special focus on gender-based violence is included because of the tremendous impact of sexual violence on risk of HIV infection.

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