Reproductive Health
Millions still lack rights-based reproductive care.
In 2024, only 77.6% of women globally had their need for family planning met with modern methods and adolescent birth rates remain high. Progress is uneven, and without urgent investment, universal access will remain out of reach.
Insights
Political: Integration of reproductive health into national strategies is incomplete. Some countries face rollback of rights or restrictions on access.
Economic: Financial barriers limit access to contraception and care, especially for adolescents and low-income populations.
Social: Cultural norms, stigma, and lack of comprehensive sexuality education prevent young people—especially girls—from accessing information and services.
Technological: Digital tools for reproductive education and remote care are underutilized or inaccessible in low-connectivity areas.
Legal: Gaps in legal protection hinder access to youth-friendly, confidential reproductive health services.
Environmental: Conflict and climate crises disrupt service delivery, leaving displaced women and girls without essential reproductive care.
Reflective Questions
How might we build youth-centered reproductive health systems that are inclusive, safe, and stigma-free?
What innovations could help ensure continuity of reproductive health care in humanitarian and climate-affected regions?
How might governments partner with communities to scale rights-based education and contraceptive access?
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References:
United Nations, 2024. The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024. New York: United Nations. Available at: https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/2024/
