Our partner Afrobarometer’s Pan-Africa profile on reproductive health provides key data on Africans’ views on SRHR issues across the continent (38 surveyed countries). There is strong support for women’s autonomy in marriage and reproductive decisions, but clear divisions on contraceptive access. The findings shared in this article in Stimson Center’s New Security Beat uncover where momentum for gender equality already exists and where African governments, civil society organizations, and development partners can build on public support for girls’ and women’s empowerment and autonomy to develop and implement progressive policies on sexual and reproductive health and rights.