Reproductive rights
According
to Paragraph 7.3 of the International Conference on Population and Development
(ICPD) Programme of Action, reproductive rights are based on the right of
couples and individuals to decide free from discrimination, coercion and
violence whether to have children, how often and when to do so, having the
necessary information and means to make such decisions. It is also connected
with their right to the highest attainable standard of sexual and reproductive
health. Reproductive rights may also
include the right to receive education about sexually
transmitted infections and
other aspects of sexuality, and protection from practices such as female
genital mutilation (FGM)
"Reproductive rights" are the rights of individuals to
decide whether to reproduce and have reproductive health. This may include an
individual's right to plan a family, terminate a
pregnancy, use contraceptives, learn about sex education in
public schools, and gain access to reproductive health services.
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Women's reproductive rights may include some or all of the following:
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