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23 September 2026
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...
Men's participation in contraception and family planning remains limited and is primarily confined to male condoms, vasectomy and withdrawal. To expand...
24 August 2026
Measuring non-partner sexual violence against women: data availability, methodological issues and recommendations...
This briefing note focuses on the measurement of sexual violence against women and girls aged 15 years and older by persons other than an intimate partner....
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21 May 2004
Reproductive health strategy to accelerate progress towards the attainment of international development...
Adopted by the 57th World Health Assembly in 2004, this strategy is intended for a broad audience of policy-makers within governments, international agencies,...
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