What This Means
This research mapped and analyzed the key organizations and actors working in the field of sexual, reproductive, and maternal health and rights (SRMHR) across seven countries in Latin America and the Caribbean: Argentina, Colombia, Guatemala, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, and Peru. The study aimed to understand who these stakeholders are, what they do, and how their activities either advance or obstruct policies and services related to reproductive health, particularly for vulnerable groups such as women, adolescents, LGBTQI+ individuals, migrants, indigenous peoples, Afro-descendants, and people with disabilities.
The researchers found that stakeholder actions actively shape the political landscape around SRMHR in the region, with some actors promoting access to health rights and services while others create barriers. By systematically categorizing these actors and their activities, the study provides a clearer picture of the forces at play in determining whether people in these countries can access sexual and reproductive healthcare.
This research suggests that understanding who the key players are in the SRMHR field — and what roles they play — is an important step toward developing more effective public health policies. Policymakers, advocates, and health organizations could use findings like these to identify allies, anticipate opposition, and design strategies that are better suited to the complex social and political environments in which reproductive health programs operate across Latin America and the Caribbean.