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.

Due to several factors, men’s life expectancy in Latin America is 7 years less than women’s. Capacity building workshops aim at the development of locally adapted solutions in the participating countries to decrease the impact of the gender-specific risk factors.