This briefing paper discusses the interaction between humanitarian situations and HIV. It aims to show the links between emergencies and both the transmission of HIV and the impacts of AIDS. It provides a range of resources and further reading designed for NGOs to ensure that humanitarian responses can take a HIV-aware approach.
Language and terminology related to HIV and AIDS often includes acronyms and technical terms, some of which change over time as knowledge and understanding develops. This resource is intended to provide definitions and descriptions of current usage of terms with explanations of their appropriateness.