Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Across Continents

The Center for Reproductive Rights persistently engages in essential efforts to safeguard and advance global sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) through significant interactions at the United Nations and advocacy initiatives across the globe.

At this year's UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the Center engaged with global policymakers to highlight the importance of incorporating SRHR into international commitments. During the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), leaders from the Center participated in discussions focused on promoting gender equality and advocating for the rights of women and girls.

Highlights of Regional Advocacy:

Kenya: In a significant ruling, the Court of Appeal affirmed the right to dignified maternal care, siding with Josephine Majani, who faced mistreatment and neglect during her childbirth experience.

The UN Human Rights Committee has suggested extensive reforms in India to enhance access to safe abortion, eradicate forced sterilizations, and broaden reproductive health education.

Turkmenistan: After advocacy efforts, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women called on the country to reform its restrictive abortion laws.

In East Africa, the Center invited 15-year-old youth advocate Brian Kumakech to speak to lawmakers, urging the inclusion of boys in SRHR dialogues and advocating for better access to healthcare in rural areas.

The Center plays a crucial role in advocating for abortion rights within the United States, actively contesting restrictive bans in state courts and upholding reproductive freedoms.

The Center persistently pursues its mission to guarantee reproductive rights and healthcare for everyone by utilizing international platforms and legal frameworks.

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