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.

The document depicts the difficult situation that people whose sexual orientation or gender identity does not conform to majority norms are facing in many parts of the world, how they are particularly affected by HIV and how German Development Cooperation addresses this issue.