5th ISA Forum of Sociology (6-11 July 2025)

Three decades after the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo, reproductive health remains a significant global concern, despite notable progress. A significant number of women still die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, and adolescent pregnancy is still a huge challenge in many countries. Many people still face constraints in accessing and making decisions about a safe and satisfying sex life, as well as if, when, and how to reproduce. Innovative approaches aimed at expediting comprehensive reproductive health for both males and females are imperative in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3, which aims to ensure healthy lives and well-being for individuals of all ages. This session calls for research utilizing traditional quantitative and qualitative methodologies, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses, with an emphasis on strategies to promote reproductive health in any country. Papers examining reproductive health matters from a sociological perspective are of particular interest.