HIV/AIDS

In the past few years, the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region has seen a renewed commitment by UNDP, national governments, stakeholders and development partners in their efforts to respond to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

A number of initiatives, including the Leadership for Results programme, have helped break the silence and denial surrounding HIV/AIDS. Vulnerable populations, including men who have sex with men and people living with HIV/AIDS have participated in formulating programmes and policies that inform the response, and underlying issues such as gender inequality, power relations, stigma and discrimination have been addressed. (UNDP Regional Report on HIV/AIDS in Latin America and the Caribbean)