Welcome to the Resource Library. This learning centre is intended to be a gathering place where users share the latest knowledge and evidence to catalyze innovation, sustain the HIV response and end AIDS for every child.

You can sort the documents in the resource library using the filters below. Filters can be used singly or in combination. You can reset the filters at anytime using the "Reset" button. The search function at the top of the page is also available. If you would like to submit a publication to the resource center, please send it to childrenandaids@unicef.org

Document Download Description Year
CSWG Policy Brief: Strategies to improve retention of mother-baby pairs in PMTCT programs Strategies to improve retention of mother-baby pairs in PMTCT programs

Approximately half of HIV infections among children take place during breastfeeding.

2018
CSWG Policy Brief: Preventing and treating tuberculosis among children living with HIV Preventing and treating tuberculosis among children living with HIV

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in children living with HIV (CLHIV), particularly in TB endemic settings. TB in CLHIV is a

2018
CSWG Policy Brief: Addressing the service delivery needs of children of key populations Addressing the service delivery needs of children of key populations

Motherhood is common among female sex workers (FSWs) and many have at least one biological child.

2018
CSWG Policy Brief: Providing differentiated service delivery to children and adolescents Providing differentiated service delivery to children and adolescents

Children and adolescents living with HIV (CALHIV) have a lifetime of antiretroviral therapy (ART) ahead of them.

2018
CSWG Policy Brief: Providing peer support for adolescents and young people living with HIV Providing peer support for adolescents and young people living with HIV

WHO recommends peer support, including peer counseling, for adolescents and young people living with HIV age 10-24 years (AYPLHIV).

2018
CSWG Brief: Scaling up optimal antiretroviral treatment for children: A long overdue intervention Scaling up optimal antiretroviral treatment for children: A long overdue intervention

To achieve an AIDS-free generation, optimal treatment options for all infants and young children living with HIV must be available, tolerable and most importantly, effective.

2018
HIV-sensitive Social Protection - Report (2018) HIV-sensitive Social Protection - Report (2018)

HIV-sensitive Social Protection: With focus on creating linkages between social cash transfer programmes and HIV services describes an intervention aiming to strengthen the linkages between HIV services and nation

2018
women at the heart cover Women - At the Heart of the HIV Response for Children.pdf

This publication shares the perspectives of women from all over the world, including policymakers and researchers, doctors and campaigners who are helping lead the HIV response for women and children.

2018
Social Protection Policy Briefs (2018) Social Protection Policy Briefs (2018)

Social Protection and HIV: Research Implications for Policy by UNICEF, the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Inter-Agency Task Team on Children Affected by AIDS (RIATT-ESA) and the Coalition for Children Affect

2018
All In in ESA: Catalysing the HIV Response for Adolescents All In in Eastern and Southern Africa Report (2018)

Building on the collaborative effort that resulted in tremendous progress in scaling up lifesaving anti-retroviral treatment and preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Eastern and Southern Africa region (ESAR),

2018
Research Summary - The Latest Science on HIV/AIDS (Apr to June, 2018) Research Summary - Q2 2018 Newsletter 2018
WHO Policy Brief: 2018 optimal formulary and limited-use list for paediatric ARVs WHO Optimal Formulary and Limited-Use List (2018)

The WHO 2018 guideline update promotes the use of optimal treatment regimens in all populations.

2018
Eswatini National Strategic Plan for Ending AIDS and Syphilis in Children (2018 – 2022) Eswatini National Strategic Plan for Ending AIDS and Syphilis in Children (2018 – 2022)

The Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) released its National Strategic Plan for Ending AIDS and Syphilis in Children (2018 – 2022). This strategy aligns with the ‘Three Frees’ Framework and aims to make a final push

2018
WHO HIV and infant feeding in emergencies: operational guidance (2018) WHO HIV and infant feeding in emergencies: operational guidance (2018)

Many millions of people around the world are affected by emergencies, the majority of whom are women and children. Among them are many who are known to be living with HIV and others who may not know their HIV status.

2018
Principes directeurs internationaux sur l'éducation à la sexualite cover Principes directeurs internationaux sur l'éducation à la sexualité: une approche factuelle

L’éducation complète à la sexualité (ECS)1 est primordiale pour préparer les jeunes à une vie sûre, productive et épanouissante dans un monde où le VIH et le SIDA, les infections sexuellement transmissibles (IST), les gros

2018
Innovative Approaches: Men as Change Agents in Cote d'Ivoire Innovative Approaches: Men as Change Agents in Cote d'Ivoire

Innovative Approaches for Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: Experiences from Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, and Uganda

2018
Innovative Approaches: Men as Change Agents Experiences Innovative Approaches: Men as Change Agents Experiences

Innovative Approaches for Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: Experiences from Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, and Uganda

2018
Innovative Approaches: Health Advisory Committees in Malawi Health Advisory Committees in Malawi

Innovative Approaches for Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: Experiences from Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, and Uganda

2018
Innovative Approaches: Men as Change Agents in Malawi Innovative Approaches: Men as Change Agents in Malawi

Innovative Approaches for Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: Experiences from Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, and Uganda

2018
Innovative Approaches: Community Mentor Mothers in Malawi Innovative Approaches: Mentor Mothers in Malawi

Innovative Approaches for Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: Experiences from Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, and Uganda

2018