AI Summary
This editorial highlights the disproportionate impact of HIV on women globally, emphasizing the importance of gender equity in the HIV response. It mentions the prevalence of HIV among women and girls, and the significant role they play in caring for those affected by the epidemic. The article underscores the need for increased focus on women's issues in the fight against HIV.
March 8 marks International Women’s Day—the annual event that gives focus to issues including gender equity and inclusion, reproductive rights, and violence against women. In the field of HIV, the concerns posed by International Women’s Day resonate particularly strongly. Women are disproportionately affected by HIV globally, and in some of the hardest hit regions, women bear the brunt of the epidemic in terms of both disease burden and care for those affected. UNAIDS estimates that 53% of people living with HIV in 2022 were women and girls.