Tomorrow’s Family Planning Summit in London will lay the groundwork for policy commitment and change at
the highest level in countries; such commitment and change will boost the operating environment for family
planning services. Civil society is uniquely advantaged: it has the leverage to sustain political commitment
through accountability mechanisms. It can also support policy change through targeted action.
A new document produced by the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition’s advocacy working group harnesses
the vision and input of some of the world’s poorest countries. Family Planning Access for All is a policy
document reflecting the collective experience of more than 150 partners from 26 countries who identify
the policy changes likely to make the biggest positive impact on unmet need for family planning. This
informative document is directed at the wide spectrum of stakeholders involved in improving access
to family planning; it serves as a catalyst for further discussions during and after the Family Planning Summit
and an anchor for future targeted action at the country level. The authors very much welcome additional
comments and suggestions, which can be sent to policy@rhsupplies.org
The Resource Mobilization and Awareness Working Group (RMA WG) contributes to reproductive health
commodity security by engaging civil society, building partnerships with key stakeholders, raising awareness
of reproductive health supply issues, mobilizing resources, increasing global, regional and country leadership
and driving policy change.
Source: Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition