New report shows steady funding for sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide, but some trends raise concerns. The period 2021-2022 dimmed prospects of a post-pandemic recovery. While COVID-19’s fierce sweep across the world demanded a bold response to build back better, the Russian invasion of Ukraine dampened hopes of...
As December started, many of us in Europe were probably all looking forward to celebrating Christmas with our loved ones, hoping this year would allow COVID-free celebrations, hugs and many people around the table. However, the arrival of the Omicron variant have us rethinking our plans. It must be clear...
The Countdown 2030 Europe Consortium welcomes the first report of the High-Level Commission on the Nairobi Summit on the ICPD25 Follow-up (HLC). The Commission’s mandate to review progress of the twelve Nairobi statement commitments and to advocate for meaningful follow-up of the 2019 Nairobi Summit, is critical. The Nairobi Summit was a...
Every year, celebrations take place around the world to mark World Contraception Day on September 26. Launched back in 2007, the day's mission is to increase awareness of modern contraception and every individual’s right to choose if, when, and how many children to have. While there have been significant advancements...
The year 2020 is a tense moment for sexual and reproductive health and rights. The global crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic threatens years of hard-won progress on gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights, commonly referred to as SRHR, and risks pushing these crucial issues to the...