Reliable access to contraceptives and other commodities is a fundamental requirement for reproductive health. Yet millions of women in developing countries go without these essentials, leaving them vulnerable to unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS, and the risks of childbirth without basic equipment or medical supplies.

This report presents the new global strategy and framework for reproductive health commodity security (RHCS). It is described as “a call to action” and “a partnership for change”. It is the rallying point for numerous actions coordinated by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and carried out by partners around the world, each according to its particular area of ability or comparative advantage.