In 2019 Prime Minister Trudeau announced a 10-year funding commitment to advance the health and rights of women and girls worldwide with a focus on advancing the most neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). This historic investment will increase Canada’s funding to $1.4 billion per year by the end of 2023 to support women and girls’ health around the world, with $700 million of the annual investment dedicated to a comprehensive approach to SRHR.
A unique component of the 10-year commitment (10YC) is the focus on advancing four of the most underfunded and neglected areas of SRHR where Canada can make a difference, identified as: adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights, including comprehensive sexuality education; contraceptive care; safe abortion care; and advocacy for SRHR.
As Canada moves forward in the implementation of the 10YC, this briefing note outlines where success should be celebrated and where questions remain as to whether and how Canada will effectively deliver on its commitment.