While efforts to shift power in global health have been ongoing, professionals have done little to address English language hegemony in the field of sexual and reproductive health (SRH).

English hegemony excludes populations and undermines localization efforts.

English hegemony limits diverse representation in SRH, further burdens already disadvantaged groups, opposes priorities to localize and shift power, and stifles innovation.

We propose immediate and long-term actions that organizations and individuals can take to move toward a more linguistically inclusive global SRH community.

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