Advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights in low- and middle-income countries : implications for the post-2015 global development agenda

Abstract

The post-2015 global agenda must prioritize equality, quality and accountability in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). While the last two decades have seen a patchwork of health sector reforms that have had mixed effects on equality of access and on the quality of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services, significant national efforts demonstrate the possibility of alternative approaches that promote both equality and quality. Early investments in the poorest girls from the poorest communities can have important pay-offs. The next priority actions to close the quality gap in SRH services are delineated.