The UNAIDS guidance document provides guidance for strengthening partnerships between UNAIDS and civil society, including key populations and people living with HIV. It recognizes civil society as central to achieving targets in the 2011 UN Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS. The guidance establishes principles for meaningful partnership and monitoring roles and responsibilities. It aims to ensure civil society is treated as an essential partner at all stages of collaboration and that UN AIDS staff recognize the importance of learning from civil society experiences and perspectives.