UN experts urge Member States to respect the bodily autonomy, dignity and freedom of choice of women and girls
by FPNN News Desk
In advance of World Contraception Day on September 26 and International Safe Abortion Day on September 28, UN experts released a statement urging UN Member States and the global community to respect bodily autonomy, dignity, and freedom of choice.
“While sexual and reproductive health rights are recognised as priorities in some countries, many others continue to neglect these vital rights or face potential setbacks.”
Read the full statement here
*Excerpts from the statement
The UN experts that issued this statement include:
Tlaleng Mofokeng, Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Graeme Reid, Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
Laura Nyirinkindi (Chair)
Claudia Flores (Vice-Chair)
Dorothy Estrada Tanck
Ivana Krstić
Haina Lu, Working group on discrimination against women and girls.