Gender and reproductive rights

Reproductive rights rest on the recognition of the basic right of all couples and individuals to decide freely and responsibly the number, spacing and timing of their children and to have the

   

information and means to do so, and the right to attain the highest standard of sexual and reproductive health. They also include the right of all to make decisions concerning reproduction free of discrimination, coercion and violence

 

Developing tools to help countries

A training resource for health trainers to use with health managers, planners, policy-makers and others with responsibilities in reproductive health.

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The French version will be available by the end of 2007.

 

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Gender and rights in reproductive and maternal health: manual for a learning workshop

This manual is intended for use in facilitating a 6-day workshop on gender and rights in reproductive and maternal health for health managers, policy-makers and others with responsibilities in reproductive health. Other stakeholders working on advocacy and policy and programme change in reproductive health, such as nongovernmental organizations and international partners may also find it useful. Although designed as a stand-alone course, it could be integrated with pre- or in-service programmes on health systems, rights and gender. 
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Entre nous - The European magazine for sexual and reproductive health (WHO Regional Office for Europe & UNFPA)

Issue No. 66 - 2007

This issue explores the relationship between gender and sexual and reproductive health, focusing on the challenges presented by gender inequity and inequality in sexual and reproductive health and emphasizing the importance of achieving gender equality for positive sexual and reproductive health outcomes.

32 pages (pdf 1Mb)