Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research (SRH)
Including the Human Reproduction Special Programme (HRP)

Areas of work

SRH and HRP work collaboratively with partners across the world to shape global thinking on sexual and reproductive health by providing new ideas and insights. 

We work together to enable high-impact research, inform WHO norms and standards, support research capacity strengthening in low- and middle-income settings, and facilitate the uptake of innovations and new information – including through digital technologies and the research and development of new medicines and devices. An ethical, human rights–based approach that aims to reduce gender inequalities is integrated throughout our work.

We strive for a world where human rights that enable sexual and reproductive health are safeguarded, and where all people have access to quality and affordable sexual and reproductive health information and services.

Publications

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Global roadmap for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy from 2026 to 2035 and beyond

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, particularly pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, are major causes of maternal death and severe morbidity worldwide. They...

Prevalence of intimate partner violence and non-partner sexual violence against adolescent girls aged 15–19 years: technical brief

Adolescence is a critical stage of life, yet for many girls it is marked by violence that can harm their health, education and future prospects. Drawing...

WHO guidelines on expanding contraceptive options

The WHO Expanding contraceptive options (ECO) guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on contraceptive methods and practices that are not currently...