I have access to affordable contraception. Millions aren’t so lucky

Gauri van Gulik: Family planning services require real political commitment to upholding women's rights, not just cash

El Salvador abortion controversy shows lack of progress on Cairo agenda

Luisa Cabal: The Beatriz case has highlighted the need to integrate women's reproductive rights more firmly into international policy

Sexual health of adolescent girls: learning how to listen

Making young women researchers, not just research subjects, was the key to uncovering their real concerns and beginning behaviour change in one Tanzanian district, writes Jennifer McCleary-Sills

Lifestyle changes contributing to ill health in China

Pollution, poor diet and stress are causing health problems in world's most populous country despite health reforms and affordable healthcare, says Jo Adetunji

Philippines: where Catholics, condoms and conservatism collide over health

Reproductive health bill after labyrinthine legislative fight highlights global challenge of getting contraception and sexual health services to women who need them

Refugee women need sexual healthcare too, says Lakshmi Puri

Lakshmi Puri has highlighted the need for family planning to be made available to female refugees and conflict-displaced women. Liz Ford meets her

Talk point: can Women Deliver improve the lives of women and girls?

Early and forced marriage, gender equality and the rights of girls are on the agenda at this week's conference in Malaysia

Improvements in maternal health at risk because of data black hole

World Bank says maternal mortality lower in countries where girls complete primary school and women become MPs, but bemoans lack of data on reproductive health

Malaysia meeting on women’s rights attracts policymakers and princesses

Women Deliver an opportunity to motivate governments on gender concerns and family planning, say organisers

UN must not duck women’s sexual and reproductive rights in new agenda

Backlash from conservatives against women's rights must not prevent their inclusion in development goals, conference told