The United Nations Population Fund

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilie Filmer-Wilson ◽  
Luis Mora
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Turning Point ◽  
Reproductive Rights ◽  
International Conference ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
Major Turning Point

This chapter analyzes UNFPA’s evolving human rights approach to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, of which the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) was a major turning point. In translating the rights-based vision of the ICPD into practice, UNFPA has pursued two strategies: engaging with the human rights system to strengthen accountability for sexual and reproductive health and rights and advancing operational clarity and guidance on the links between human rights and sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights. In these efforts, important milestones have been achieved, and today, UNFPA is widely recognized as a human rights-based organization. However, the organization has struggled to fully employ human rights in its work. The 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, on which UNFPA’s new Strategic Plan for 2018–2021 is based, provides a powerful framework for UNFPA to more fully align itself with the rights-based vision of the ICPD.

scholarly journals Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Women: A Rights-based Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Shaorin Tanira ◽  
Raihana Amin ◽  
Sanchita Adhikary ◽  
Khadiza Sultana ◽  
Rashida Khatun
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Mass Communication ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Reproductive Rights ◽  
Civil Society Organizations ◽  
Human Right ◽  
Legislative Changes ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Rights

Violations of women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights are frequent all over the world. Women’s sexual and reproductive health is related to multiple human rights. The term ‘rights-based’ has become increasingly linked to the concept of a more comprehensive approach to sexual and reproductive rights of women around the globe. The rights-based perspective is derived from the treaties, pacts and other international commitments that recognize and reinforce human rights, including the sexual and reproductive rights of women. We conducted an extensive review of the guidelines, frameworks, research reports and published articles that have been cited as informing the rights-based approach. The findings of the review highlights what is meant by sexual and reproductive health and rights by the stakeholders, why this matter is important, and what can be done. It demands more partnerships with human rights, women’s and other civil society organizations, increased number of successful national policies, initiatives and/or legislative changes, increased budget and other resources at national and/or local community level, mass communication and engagement of men to promote and advance women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights. Achievement of gender equality is very crucial, because it is a human right that advances women’s empowerment; and is interlinked with sexual and reproductive health and rights.

scholarly journals Why the Promotion of Family Planning Makes More Sense Now Than Ever Before?

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-214
Author(s):  
Vinit Sharma ◽  
Davide De Beni ◽  
Annette Sachs Robertson ◽  
Federica Maurizio
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Family Planning ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Reproductive Rights ◽  
Access To Services ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Production And Distribution ◽  
Development Goals

The COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented scenarios and challenges for programme managers. Health systems have been overwhelmed with the increasing number of cases, and the focus has shifted to saving lives. Furthermore, lockdowns have adversely affected the production and distribution of products and availability of commodities, while the restrictions in movement have limited individuals’ access to services. This article analyses the possible consequences of the pandemic on the rights of individuals and couples and endeavours to provide justifications for continued national commitment and investments in family planning, especially during these challenging times. As sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights are fundamental to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, it is critical to focus on ensuring rights-based family planning, because it is intimately associated with fundamental human rights, addresses the issue of equity, equality and universality and provides valid and practical solutions to the vital economic quagmire that has unfolded as a consequence of this global crisis.

Ensuring Reproductive Rights of Women in Nepal: Law and Praxis

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-62
Author(s):  
D. N. Parajuli
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Reproductive Rights ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Women And Girls ◽  
The Right ◽  
Health Rights

 Reproductive rights are fundamental rights and freedoms relating to reproduction and reproductive health that vary amongst countries around the world, but have a commonality about the protection, preservation and promotion of a woman‘s reproductive health rights. Reproductive rights include the right to autonomy and self-determination , the right of everyone to make free and informed decisions and have full control over their body, sexuality, health, relationships, and if, when and with whom to partner, marry and have children , without any form of discrimination, stigma, coercion or violence. The access and availability of reproductive health services are limited due to geography and other issues, non-availability and refusal of reproductive health services may lead to serious consequences. The State need to ensure accessibility, availability, safe and quality reproductive health services and address the lifecycle needs of women and girls and provide access of every young women and girls to comprehensive sexuality education based on their evolving capacity as their human rights, through its inclusion and proper implementation in school curriculum, community-based awareness program and youth led mass media. It is necessary for strengthening compliance, in a time-bound manner, with international human rights standards that Nepal has ratified that protect, promote, and fulfill the basic human rights and reproductive health rights in Nepal and also need to review standards and conventions that Nepal has had reservations about or those that have been poorly implemented in the country.

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