Policy and Advocacy
Two Diseases, One Response
Globally, HIV and cervical cancer are major and mutually reinforcing health concerns. Women living with HIV are six times more likely to develop cervical cancer than those without HIV, and HPV infection (the primary cause of cervical cancer) doubles the risk of acquiring HIV.
A new amfAR policy brief highlights the intersection between HIV, HPV, and cervical cancer, with an emphasis on co-investment opportunities to advance elimination goals worldwide.
Your Source for HIV Data
amfAR maintains a series of free interactive databases to inform policymakers, public health officials, advocates, researchers, and other stakeholders about key aspects of the evolving U.S. and global HIV epidemics. These essential resources provide comprehensive data on global HIV programming/funding, key populations, the opioid epidemic, COVID-19, and the U.S. Ending the Epidemic plan.
RISE Up!
Findings from the RISE study underscore the importance of community engagement in Global Fund grantmaking processes.
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Law Cannot Stand
A court ruling upholding the law not only will discourage people from accessing HIV care, but also violates basic human rights
The Shape of Things to Come
The advances and setbacks of 2023 have set the stage for a turbulent year ahead.