Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Chiara Benedetto
Abstract
Reproductive health encompasses being able to control one’s fertility through access to contraception and abortion, being free from sexually transmitted infections (STIs), sexual dysfunction and sequelae related to sexual violence or female genital mutilation. It also includes the possibility of safe sexual experiences free of coercion, discrimination and/or violence. Although the recognition of SRH as an essential component of human rights dates back to the second half of the twentieth century, the full achievement of these rights remains elusive for many [2].
Topics & Concepts
Reproductive healthAbortionCoercion (linguistics)Sexual coercionSexual violenceFertilityHuman rightsReproductive rightsPsychologyMedicineCriminologyPolitical scienceEnvironmental healthPopulationLawPoison controlHuman factors and ergonomicsBiologyPregnancyGeneticsPhilosophyLinguisticsReproductive Health and ContraceptionInternational Human Rights and Reproductive LawReproductive Health and Technologies