At the recent International AIDS Conference, churches made efforts to support women trapped in societies marred by sexual and gender-based violence.

WCC member churches have been deeply involved in making churches and theological institutions HIV-competent, says the global ecumenical body.

A new report by Progressio is urging religious leaders to reflect on how faith communities can help or hinder support for people living with HIV.

Desmond Tutu has called on world leaders to take action to accelerate a decline in new HIV infections through activism that promotes prevention measures.