A/HRC/16/69 Ensuring the protection, respect and fulfilment of human rights in all areas of HIV services is essential for an effective response to HIV and AIDS. These goals will not be met without a major strategic shift and reallocation of resources to scale-up measures that directly advance the rights of people living with and vulnerable to HIV. Human rightscentred approaches entail a commitment to community empowerment and meaningful participation in decision-making by people living with HIV and affected populations. 2 GE.10-17842