This Call to Action was prepared in light of May 28, which marks The International Day of Action for Women^*‘s Health. In the months leading up to this day, organizations, networks, activists and social justice movements from regions across the world came together to co-create this document which reflects our collective demands on our right to health, including our sexual and reproductive health and rights and justice (SRHRJ).

Rooted in the theme Essential, Not Optional: Strengthening Health Systems to Uphold Health Rights and SRHRJ in Times of Polycrisis, this Call to Action underscores that even in the midst of multiple overlapping crises (polycrisis) worldwide, SRHRJ is not optional and must continue to be prioritized as it is fundamental to our right to health and to building equitable, people-centered health systems that are accessible to all.

To read the full Call to Action, please visit: https://may28.org/2026-call-to-action/#why-cta