What work is ActionAid doing on HIV?
ActionAid advocates that people should have a life of dignity in the face of HIV and Aids and has developed innovative models of working at community levels to empower communities to change circumstances that make them vulnerable. As women’s lack of power has been identified as one of the key drivers of HIV transmission and women’s rights are a strategic priority for ActionAid, our HIV and Aids work is closely linked with working to ensure women can realise their rights. People living with HIV and AIDS are denied many of their basic rights such as employment, safety, a sexual and family life and to living free from violence. ActionAid supports organisations of people living with HIV to reclaim their rights and be involved in decisions and policies that affect their lives.
