Brief for parliamentarians on HIV and AIDS - Towards an HIV-free generation: Ending the vertical transmission of HIV

This brief introduces priority issues requiring action by parliamentarians towards a world with zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths. It accompanies the IPU-UNAIDS-UNDP Handbook for parliamentarians, ʺTaking action against HIV and AIDSʺ. The Handbook and the Briefs call for bold parliamentary leadership and serve as reference volumes that legislators and their staff can consult for information and guidance on awide range of issues relating to the epidemic.

See also the brief on Making the law work for the response to HIV.