Why leaders must put sexual, reproductive health on universal coverage agenda

This week, Nairobi plays host to global leaders, policymakers and influencers to mark the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in 1994, which established an ambitious programme of action to achieve comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights for all.

The Nairobi Summit takes place at a time of critical importance for sexual and reproductive health and rights. Ideologically driven forces are seeking to roll back hard-won gains, to slash funding for essential services, and to remove references to these services and rights from international agreements.