This policy brief lays out the German position for Germany’s international partners and provides a policy framework for decision-makers in German Development Cooperation. The first part discusses the rationale for a gender-sensitive, gender-transformative global response to HIV, describes the relevant international initiatives and resolutions and outlines the political commitment of the German Government. The second part discusses the priority areas of action that constitute Germany’s policy framework.

The present sector concept for the health sector frames current challenges in this context and presents aims of the German commitment to contribute to the effective, efficient, equitably funded health care provision in the partner countries.

The present paper presents the position taken by German development policy with regard to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and population dynamics which forms the foundation for guiding Germany’s cooperation with national and international partners. For German Government, SRHR is both, a precondition and a vehicle to reach international development goals including the MDGs.

Already in 2007 – in a multilateral process facilitated by GIZ, the Brazilian Ministry of Health, UNAIDS, UNESCO and UNFPA - six countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay) jointly agreed to implement the regional south-south cooperation project called “Harmonisation of Public Policies on Sexual Education and HIV/AIDS Prevention in Schools in the MERCOSUL”. The flyer briefly describes the aims of the joint initiative, the implementation process, and achievements.

The paper briefly outlines the different types of courses which have been developed by GIZ to foster “Human Capacity Development (HCD)” in the area of health and especially HIV.

The brochure presents information about an innovative course for teaching about HIV and AIDS which has been developed by GIZ and the University of the Western Cape in light of the fact that the dominating information-based AIDS prevention programmes have not had any effect on the young people.

This report focuses on the gender dimensions of HIV-related stigma and aims to advance a more nuanced understanding and more effective advocacy on how stigma affects women and girls living with HIV differently to men and boys. The publication is meant to be used as an advocacy tool by relevant stakeholders – from international donors to global policy makers, national governments, programme managers, civil society and people living with HIV.

South Africa’s National Strategic Plan (NSP) for HIV, STIs and TB (2012-2016) identifies and highlights the importance of integrated local level responses for the HIV and TB epidemics. The resource book provides the reader with basic information about the tasks of AIDS Councils, basic facts on HIV, AIDS, STIs and TB, as well as on operational issues.