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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Tracking progress in reducing maternal mortality towards 2030: brief

 Reducing maternal mortality remains a central global health priority within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which call for substantial...

HRP annual report 2025

This annual report provides a comprehensive overview of the work of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and...

Consolidated guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage: implementation guide

The Consolidated guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage: implementation guide aims to support the implementation...