UNAIDS and The UN Global Coalition on Women and AIDS

Facing the Future Together: Report of the United Nations Secretary-General's Task Force on Women, Girls and HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa

This report highlights the potential to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic through consideration of the position of women and girls. The report identifies key issues to consider including girl's education, violence, and property and inheritance rights. There is also a review of the regional and international commitments to addressing HIV/AIDS and a recognition of the gap between policy and practice in many cases.