Ann Starrs

Ann M. Starrs is president and CEO of the Guttmacher Institute. A widely recognized expert in reproductive and maternal health, she has authored and co-authored numerous papers and commentaries on global health policy issues during her nearly 30 years in the field. She is also an influential advocate for the health and rights of women and adolescent girls worldwide.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Young people deserve comprehensive, nonjudgmental and empowering sexuality education

over 8 years ago // International Youth Day

Ahead of International Youth Day, Guttmacher Institute CEO Anne Stars explores the importance of comprehensive sexuality education.

Addressing contraceptive needs of adolescent women in developing regions

over 9 years ago // Focus On: Youth

All sexually active adolescent women should have access to safe and effective methods of contraception. What would it cost to provide adolescent women in poorer parts of the world with the services they so urgently need? Ann M. Starrs, president and CEO of the Guttmacher Institute, looks at how a small price could have enormous benefits, in this guest column for International Youth Day.

How SRHR has become central to achieving the SDGs

about 10 years ago // Focus On: Global Health

When it comes to sexual and reproductive health and rights, we need to make the connection between lofty development goals and what's happening on the ground, according to Ann Starrs, president and CEO of the Guttmacher Institute, in this guest commentary.

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