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Published on: January 12, 2018
POSITION PAPER ON Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Belgrade, 2026
Teresa Bombas1, Manuela Farris2, Sharon T Cameron3
1ULS de Coimbra, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra Serviço de Obstetrícia A, Coimbra, Portugal.
Summary
The European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health (ESCRH) outlines ten core positions on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). It calls for evidence-based policies to address inequities and ensure universal access across Europe.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Reproductive Medicine
- Human Rights Law
Background:
- Persistent inequities in accessing contraception and safe abortion exist across Europe.
- International frameworks guide comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
- Marginalized populations face specific SRHR challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To articulate a comprehensive, evidence-based, and rights-centered stance on SRHR.
- To affirm ten core positions on key SRHR issues.
- To advocate for policy changes and coordinated action to guarantee universal SRHR.
Main Methods:
- A position paper developed by the European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health (ESCRH).
- Drawing upon landmark international frameworks and scientific evidence.
- Affirming ten core positions on SRHR, including contraception, safe abortion, and prevention of gender-based violence.
Main Results:
- The paper details persistent inequities in contraceptive and abortion access in Europe.
- It covers a wide range of SRHR issues, including sexuality education, STI/HIV prevention, reproductive cancers, gender-based violence, and FGM.
- Specific needs of marginalized groups such as adolescents, LGBTQIA+ individuals, migrants, people with disabilities, sex workers, and older adults are addressed.
Conclusions:
- Urgent, coordinated action is required to guarantee universal SRHR.
- Policy recommendations are provided for governments, health systems, scientific community, and civil society.
- Evidence-based policy, free from ideological interference, is crucial for advancing SRHR.
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