Dear John

Did you know that some of the wealthiest nations donate very little to global family planning efforts? Ahead of the G20 ministers' meeting on 21-22 April, will you sign our petition urging G20 leaders to step up and help end the unmet contraceptive need of women and girls?

An estimated 270 million women who want to avoid getting pregnant are not using modern contraception, leading to high rates of unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortions, and maternal and child mortality, as well as worsening poverty and gender inequality. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is one of the main providers of sexual and reproductive health services in the world and relies entirely on voluntary donations from governments and other funders to support its work.

Collectively, G20 members account for approximately 90% of the gross world product (GWP), yet only 13 of them are among the top 20 funders of the UNFPA. Some G20 countries do not make any core contributions to the UNFPA at all.

Let them know that investing in reproductive health and rights is one of the most powerful sustainable development levers!

Thanks for taking action,

Alistair Currie
Head of Campaigns and Communications
Population Matters