Synthesis of impact evaluations in sexual and reproductive health and rights

The right to self-determination in matters of sexuality and reproduction is at the core of the recently introduced new Dutch policy in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. The policy focuses on preventing human rights violations and increasing access to prevention against unwanted pregnancy, HIV-infection and unsafe abortion. This synthesis study is based on a review of relevant impact studies in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights that applied an experimental or quasi-experimental design and were conducted in developing countries. Information on the effectiveness of interventions may contribute to the fine-tuning and adaptation of policies.