This section focuses on three types of policy work relating to children and HIV:

International policy

National policy

Advocacy and campaigns

International policies and debates provide a framework for programming around children and HIV and AIDS at the national and regional levels. Many of these draw on evidence from community and country level experiences in order to more meaningfully shape an effective global response to children and HIV. Civil Society organisations can play a crucial role with researchers in bridging research and policy at local national and international levels.

Key international policy resources and initiatives include:

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Many countries are now trying to establish coordinated national responses to issues facing children. At a national level such policies, once implemented, can make the biggest difference to community action. In many countries basic HIV services may not be accessible to key populations because of restrictive policies and laws, as well as poor service design and limited availability.

National policies set out crucial country level targets for HIV, against which progress can be measured and civil society organisations can act as policy partners of governments in national responses to HIV and help influence these targets and play a role in monitoring of implementation.

Key national policy resources and initiatives include:

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Advocacy and campaigns aim to change the attitudes, policies and practices of individuals and organisations relating to children and HIV.

Key advocacy and campaigns resources and initiatives include:

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