Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: A Foundation for Equity and Resilience
Event Description
Sexual and reproductive health and rights are central to gender equality, economic development, and community resilience. Yet despite strong evidence of impact, progress remains uneven, and in some contexts, is at risk of reversal due to shifting political priorities, funding constraints, and changing narratives around fertility and population.
This discussion explores the role of SRHR as a cornerstone of equitable and resilient societies. How can we ensure that women and girls have access to the services, information, and autonomy they need, from family planning to comprehensive sexuality education?
We will also examine the intersections between SRHR and other critical issues, including climate resilience, mental health, and disability inclusion. The session will explore how behavioral science and community-led approaches can help shift social norms, and how to design programs that are both inclusive and effective across diverse contexts.
Bringing together practitioners, advocates, and funders, this conversation will focus on how to protect, strengthen, and evolve SRHR efforts in a rapidly changing global landscape.
Speakers
Anna Mackay is Senior Director of Global Programmes & Philanthropy at MSI Reproductive Choices.
Carina Hirsch is Head of Advocacy & Policy at the Margaret Pyke Trust, advancing women’s rights and integrating gender into climate and biodiversity policy.
Harriet Gordon-Brown is Chief Executive of CHASE Africa, leading integrated health and development programs in rural East Africa.
Jenny Schechter is Entrepreneur in Residence at the Livelihood Impact Fund.
Laura Adiwasito is Director of Social Innovation at Fòs Feminista, advancing SRHR through enterprise and blended finance.
Nishant Singh works in Growth & Partnerships at YLabs.
Reimi Pieters is Assistant Program Manager, SRHR at the Vitol Foundation.
Traci Baird is President & CEO of EngenderHealth, advancing global health, gender equality, and SRHR
Discussion Questions
What are the biggest barriers to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights today?
How can SRHR be better integrated into broader agendas, such as climate resilience and economic development?
What approaches are most effective in shifting social norms and enabling behavior change?
How can SRHR efforts be made more inclusive, particularly for adolescents and persons with disabilities?
Location & access
Accessibility matters deeply to us, and we do our best to choose spaces that reflect that. That said, some of our Oxford venues are in historic buildings without lifts. This room is unfortunately not accessible for wheelchair users, those with mobility challenges, or anyone needing step-free access.