Documentation of best practices to address the needs of women living with HIV in Asia and the Pacific

There are 1.8 million women living with HIV in Asia and the Pacific region. Their specific issues are not seen as a priority in the regional and national response to HIV apart from HIV and its linkages with prevention of vertical transmission. A large majority of women living with HIV come from communities which are already marginalized and discriminated against based on interrelated factors, such as sex, gender identity, ethnicity, race, and work. These factors intersect with the prejudice that women living with HIV face due to their HIV status, resulting in further discrimination and stigmatization. Access to resources, including from the Global Fund and PEPFAR, for women-led community efforts is limited.