WHO Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research (SRH / HRP)
Geneva-based WHO department advancing sexual and reproductive health through research, evidence-based guidance and global policy support.
At a glance
- Primary health focus
- Menstrual and Reproductive Health
- Who it supports
- Women and girls, adolescents and people with sexual and reproductive health needs.
About
WHO’s Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research department leads the organisation’s work on sexual and reproductive health across the life course. Its work includes HRP, the United Nations Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction. The department develops evidence, guidelines and policy support on contraception, fertility care, abortion care, maternal health, sexually transmitted infections and violence against women. It is part of WHO, headquartered in Geneva, and works internationally with research and public-health partners.
Ecosystem need
Gaps in sexual and reproductive health evidence, access to quality care and implementation of evidence-based policy.
Support provided
Produces research, clinical guidance and policy evidence supporting sexual and reproductive health and rights, including maternal health and fertility care.
Women’s health focus
Primary health area
Menstrual and Reproductive HealthSexual and reproductive health is the department’s principal remit, including contraception and fertility care.
Additional health area
Maternal HealthDevelops maternal and perinatal health guidance, including postpartum haemorrhage.
Additional health area
Sexual HealthAddresses sexual health and rights and sexually transmitted infections.