The Global Leaders Network (GLN) Annual Report 2025 highlights a year of decisive action to advance the health and well-being of women, children and adolescents. From securing recognition in the G20 Leaders’ Declaration to expanding political leadership, strengthening domestic health financing, advancing SRHR and promoting accountability for UHC, the report showcases how coordinated leadership is driving progress and keeping WCAH high on the global agenda.
This PMNCH Success Story highlights how Malawi increased domestic financing for family planning commodities, expanding equitable access to essential services. It offers practical lessons to drive advocacy, strengthen systems, and accelerate progress where needs are greatest.
Interventions that improve women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health (WCAH) and well-being and address inequalities have a ripple effect on communities and economies throughout the life course and across generations. Yet we continue to see too little progress in WCAH.
Achieving universal health coverage is not possible without prioritizing sexual and reproductive health and rights. This brief calls for accelerated financing and implementation of comprehensive SRHR within national UHC plans, ensuring equitable access to quality services without financial hardship and advancing progress toward SDG 3.8.
