This supplement was launched in conjunction with the launch of the background document for the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: an essential element of universal health coverage.

It presents evidence supporting the need for and cost-effectiveness of interventions defined by the Guttmacher-Lancet Commission which was the basis, while not exhaustive, of the reflection leading to the Background document for the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25.

This technical brief provides guidance on collecting data for Sustainable Development Goal 5.6.1 in national household surveys. SDG target 5.6.1 is defined as the proportion of women aged 15-49 years (married or in union) who make their own decision on sexual relations, use of contraceptive, and health care.