Men have just two contraceptive options: condoms or vasectomy. Meanwhile, 121 million unintended pregnancies happen every year - roughly half of all pregnancies worldwide. It's time for new options. FOR EVERYONE. 🔬Our publication on #MaleContraceptives is coming soon!

Investing in #FamilyPlanning saves lives. Using our data, @dsw-intl.bsky.social's new report estimates that $116 million from EU institutions in 2023 enabled access to modern contraception for nearly 11 million women & couples, helping to save nearly 3,000 lives. See more: gu.tt/3SEai9Q

Does size matter? Bigger economies with their higher aid budgets naturally tend to allocate bigger absolute amounts of funding to SRHR. But when putting these funding amounts into perspective, comparing them to overall #ODA, it’s not necessarily the bigger players who champion #SRHR.

🗓️ June 4: Join us & @devex.com for a webinar on 'A Shifting Aid Environment: A Reality Check of Donor Support for SRHR'. We’ll also be launching our 2025 #DonorsDelivering report 🚀 tracking countries' ODA contributions to #SRHR. Register here: www.devex.com/events/a-shi...

🚨 Every week in 2023, 4,000 adolescent girls & young women (15–24) were newly infected with #HIV — UNAIDS. Political & financial backsliding threatens to widen the gender gap in HIV impact. A vaccine would be transformative, especially for those at highest risk. #HIVAwarenessDay2025

Today is #WorldMalariaDay. The 2024 @who.int #WorldMalariaReport 📊 shows global efforts averted over 177 million cases and 1 million deaths in 2023. 👏 And Egypt became officially malaria-free in October 2024...a major milestone! 🔗 Full report: www.who.int/publications...

This call is echoed by recent positions of the European Parliament recognising that R&I are not only key to competitiveness but also to Europe’s democratic resilience and sustainable future. 📄Full letter: lnkd.in/drXiSYi4 📄Press release: lnkd.in/dH4WzQm8

We're proud to join 40 other organisations in calling for a strong, independent R&I Framework Programme -successor to #HorizonEU. In an open letter to @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, we urge the EU to preserve the integrity and mission of #FP10, rather than merging it into a broader #Competitiveness Fund

🌎 Today is World Chagas Disease Day, an often overlooked disease that kills ~10,000 per year 💵 Our G-FINDER data shows a boost in Chagas drug R&D funding by industry in 2023 and US NIH funding rose by 25%, even as overall funding for multi-kinetoplastid R&D declined More info 👉 shorturl.at/up6l2

✂️💶 Budget cuts threaten dignity and bodily autonomy worldwide. Now is the time for global solidarity and just partnerships. 📽️ Watch our video on global commitments to sexual and reproductive safety—progress made, but key opportunities missed: bit.ly/4hL4DJc

Now more than ever, we must step up action and protect #HealthForAll. Recent funding cuts are hitting global health hard—let’s take action before it’s too late! 🧵

The EU Commission’s Roadmap for Women’s Rights is here! We're happy to read commitment on ✔Health as a core principle ✔Stronger gender mainstreaming across all policies ✔Gender equality in humanitarian aid(GBV protection, Global Gateway) ✔Gender-responsive budgeting More here: bit.ly/EURoadmap

When profit comes first, who gets left behind? Too often, it’s women, girls, & marginalized communities who bear the cost. Our latest FP examines why EU foreign policy must prioritize human rights over trade—because true gender equality means putting people before profit. Read on: bit.ly/4hoAfnH

DSW was excited to co-host with UK Mission to EU a panel discussion on Tackling #MedicalMisogyny. Women’s health must be a priority all year-round—not just on #IWD. Investment & gender-sensitive policies are critical. Thanks to our speakers for an engaging discussion!

Interesting discussions at the @ceps.eu lab ideas on how to incentivize #PRNDs R&D in the EU. @impactglobalhealth.bsky.social's new report uncovers how EU investments in global health R&I deliver outstanding economic and societal benefits globally 🌍 Full report👉 bit.ly/EUReportFull #CEPSlab2025

Did you know that women continue to be ignored in medical research? Our latest video highlights the many reasons why this needs to change. 💡💰 One among all? Ignoring women’s health is costing the world $1 TRILLION. Time to fix it. 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe0U...

“There is no European preparedness without health preparedness, and there is no health preparedness without EU-funded global health innovation-including on neglected diseases, SRHR & women’s health.” DSW’s Advocacy Officer @marcodalessandroeu.bsky.social at Commissioner Hadja Lahbib's youth dialogue

Devastating to hear yesterday's news from the UK about plans to cut overseas aid. The UK has a long tradition of strongly supporting #SRHR in its international cooperation. Cuts to aid would have dramatic consequences on women and girls in LMICs www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

#WeekInReview 🛑 NL cuts #ODA, critical setbacks for women’s rights and equality: bit.ly/4kjgaSC ⏭ @dsw-intl.bsky.social Youth Action Plan video champions youth voices at EU: bit.ly/433fk6i 📈 Tracking What Counts report in action—spotlight on Italy: bit.ly/4k6KlfK

📰 We were delighted to partner with @dsw-intl.bsky.social to reveal our new report demonstrating that €1 invested in neglected disease R&D by the European Union and its Member States ultimately creates €5.67 in additional output. Read below for the full breakdown of returns 👇

Youth must have a say in shaping the EU’s global partnerships, diplomacy, and development policies. Their perspectives are key to building a world that upholds inclusivity and is sustainable for ALL. We look forward to the upcoming #YouthDialogues 🎥 Watch here ⬇️ youtu.be/4YPgfP3_0Bg?...

Last week, in collaboration with @impactglobalhealth.bsky.social, we hosted a session at the @sciencebusiness.net conference on 'How to accelerate R&D investment for a safer healthier world?’ Read the key takeaways from the session ⬇️⬇️ sciencebusiness.net/call-europe-...

Great to see the new She Figures report launched yesterday on #WomenInScience Day. The report highlights some worrying stats regarding the persisting gaps of gender equality in R&I. This must change because inclusive science = excellent science 🔬 research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/news/all-res...

Today is the International Day to #EndFGM Female genital mutilation (FGM) is an extreme form of discrimination, violates #HumanRights, and leads to serious health harms for millions of women and girls. It must be prevented! bit.ly/3WNPkYm

🚨 NEW REPORT in collaboration with @impactglobalhealth.bsky.social reveals the immense value of #EU investments in global health #research and #innovation (R&I) driving economic & societal benefits to Europe and globally 🌍 Full report: bit.ly/EUReportFull Summary: bit.ly/EUReportShort

❓Did you know for every €1 invested in global health research and innovation brings a return of investment of €405? 💸 Learn how EU investments in global health R&I drive economic and societal benefits at the SB conference tomorrow ➡️ web-eur.cvent.com/event/fdd546... @impactglobalhealth.bsky.social

📢The #TrackingWhatCounts report is out, revealing the financial tracking outcomes for SRHR in 2023/24. With the #GlobalGagRule back & EU ODA cuts, now is NOT the time to scale back SRHR funding. EU must step up for global solidarity & human rights✊🌍 Read more here 👉 bit.ly/whatcounts_

Did you know in rural communities, a single snakebite can mean devastating medical bills, lost livelihoods, or even life itself? As we celebrate the #YearOfTheSnake, we need collective action to prevent bites, invest in research and improve access to treatments. #WorldNTDDay #GlobalHealth #BeatNTDs

It’s #WorldNTDDay 2025 and we are halfway to the WHO NTD roadmap 2030 target. 54 countries have eliminated at least one NTD—showing real progress is possible! Yet 1.5+ billion people are still affected by these diseases, with women and girls most affected. 🌍

🌍 Global health challenges know no borders. How can we sustain R&D cooperation amidst rising autonomy? 📅 Feb 6 at the Science Business Conference, we'll discuss: How EU global health R&D drives #competitiveness, #security & #sustainabledevelopment ➡️ Register now: web-eur.cvent.com/event/fdd546...

Last month we launched the Chagas Observatory—a new tool developed by @coalicionchagas.bsky.social, @worldheart.org, and DNDi, to monitor #ChagasDisease, one of the world’s most neglected diseases. 👉 Learn more here www.observatoriochagas.com

🚀 In Dec, the European Parliament adopted recommendations ahead of the UN Commission on the Status Of Women #CSW69 calling for: ✅Promotion of SRHR ✅Combating anti-gender movements ✅Gender-responsive investments Shout out to the Parliament's FEMM Committee & Lina Gálvez for driving this forward 💪✨

Welcome to Blue-sky @dsw-intl.bsky.social 👋 We advocate for European investments and policies on poverty-related diseases, women's health and SRHR. Follow us if you are interested in our work, and let's create synergies to advance sustainable and inclusive global health innovation! #health

During the #16DaysOfActivism to end #GenderBasedViolence, let's remember: combatting gender-based violence requires protecting #SRHR. Access to contraception, safe abortion, and post-violence care empowers survivors, reduces harm, and defends autonomy #EndViolence #SRHRisHumanRight

❓ Did you miss last week's webinar on the #STI R&D pipeline and related investments? If so, you can access the event's recording and presenters' slides here: bit.ly/3YXWhqk. With insights from AVAC, Foundation for Professional Development, FIND and ourselves, it's a worthwhile watch.

4 Facts about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine: ➡️ It protects against HPV - the virus that causes more than 95% of #CervicalCancer cases ➡️ It has been in use for over 18 years ➡️ It is constantly monitored and safe ➡️ It is highly effective, even after a single dose bit.ly/3UUw5f8