• The World Health Organization (WHO) initiated a global research priority-setting exercise focusing on masculinities and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

• This exercise, crucial for enhancing the SRHR of both genders, particularly addresses the underexplored impact of engaging men and boys in ways that challenge harmful masculinities.

• More than 200 stakeholders from diverse backgrounds across 60 countries and all WHO regions contributed to this collaborative endeavor.

• The exercise highlighted four main research priorities: 

1. Developing gender-transformative strategies for involving men and boys in SRHR, 

2. Conducting applied research to improve service delivery that caters to diverse SRHR needs and promotes gender equality, 

3. Designing research that engages the intended audience and influences policymakers, 

4. Focusing on the specific needs of low-income and middle-income countries.

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