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 paper on HIV-prevention presents the focus areas of German Development Cooperation in supporting its partners. It outlines the seven strategic starting points of cooperation to effectively tackle the challenges which go hand in hand with the epidemic.