Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SHRH) and HIV

Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and HIV are closely linked – and there are clear advantages to making connections between them at policy, programmatic and service delivery levels. HIV is primarily sexually transmitted, and is also associated with pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding. People living with HIV need policies, programmes, and services that support, promote, and advance their specific SRHR needs.

Human right violations, gender inequality, harmful cultural practices and marginalization of underserved individuals and populations worsen the impact of HIV and lead to sexual and reproductive ill-health. As a result, some populations at risk of or living with HIV such as women and girls, transgender and gender diverse people, and indigenous communities are disproportionally affected and have adverse health outcomes.