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Addressing the second ‘R’ in sexual and reproductive health and rights: why norms and values matter for development cooperation

Addressing the second ‘R’ in sexual and reproductive health and rights: why norms and values matter for development cooperation

Grounded in findings from a recent survey on social norms and values linked to SRHR in low-income countries, as well as data on development assistance for SRHR, we present five recommendations that we argue should guide development cooperation for SRHR going forward. We make the case for a more informed, long-term approach in development cooperation that explicitly considers and addresses social norms and values to achieve SRHR for all.

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