Extending sexual and reproductive health and rights to future generations through science and evidence
This report offers an analysis of the drivers of change needed to facilitate future progress on longstanding issues in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Comprehensive SRHR underpin the realization of the right to health and are a cornerstone of sustainable development. Synthesizing a range of inputs, this report identifies five strategic entry points for action.
Securing adolescent health and well-being today is vital for the health of future generations
Read the WHO news release about the importance of securing adolescent health and well-being for the health of future generations. As WHO Director-General Dr Tedros said: “Failing to address the health threats that adolescents face – some longstanding, some emerging – will not only have serious and life-threatening consequences for young people themselves, but will create spiralling economic costs for societies”.
Adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights
Find out about our adolescent-related event held during the Summit of the Future. You can watch the panel event recording here.
SRHR and climate change
Meeting the urgent challenge of climate change was a critical focus of Summit of the Future discussions. Learn more about the evidence at the intersection of climate change and SRHR, including for maternal and neonatal health, contraceptive use and gender-based violence.
SOURCE: WHO/Human Reproduction Programme, Special Edition after the Summit of the Future, E-mail, October 2024