Share-Net International

Established in 2001, Share-Net International (SNI), is the knowledge platform on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). SNI is a membership network of non-governmental organisations, researchers, policy makers, practitioners and media outlets operating in the SRHR field, working closely with partners across the globe. We foster a continued dialogue between our members, where we analyse and synthesise state of the art knowledge aiming at evidence informed policies and practices. Share-Net International combines the expertise and strengths of Dutch organisations, Southern partners and key international actors working in the area of SRHR to achieve the SRHR and HIV related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Knowledge and its application in policy and practice are crucial for improving programme effectiveness, understanding and engineering lasting change and in reaching the SDGs. Share-Net International’s Knowledge Management strategies facilitate that the right SRHR knowledge becomes available to the right people at the right time. In addition, the Platform encompasses national knowledge networks in four countries: Bangladesh, Burundi, Jordan and the Netherlands. These networks serve as conduits for situation assessments, defining research priorities, facilitating research participation by country institutions and hosting the local knowledge hub/platform. They also stimulate the participation of key international partners and regional and national actors in SRHR, based in their countries. Our vision: All people have the freedom of choice, are able to make informed decisions, can take action on their sexual and reproductive health and have access to quality care to meet their SRHR. Our mission: To strengthen linkages between research, policy and practice through sharing, generating, translating and promoting the use of knowledge for the development of better policies and practices in SRHR.