Debunking Sexual and Reproductive Health (and Rights)

It is critical to understand the worldwide agenda behind the term Sexual and Reproductive Health(SRH). SRH used to mean having a healthy sexual and reproductive system with the absence of disease or dysfunction. But its meaning has been corrupted, making it one of the most controversial terms globally.

According to (WHO, 2015) Sexual Health, Human Rights and the Law ,  SRH has proved to be a trojan horse for Abortion, Homosexuality, Prostitution et.c

‘‘Sexual health … encompasses not only certain aspects of reproductive health – such as being able to control one’s fertility through access to contraception and abortion, but also, the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences.’’ (Pg 1 Executive Summary)

‘‘Indeed, it has become clear that human sexuality includes many different forms of behaviour and expression, and that the recognition of the diversity of sexual behaviour and expression contributes to people’s overall sense of well-being and health.’’ (Pg 1 Executive Summary)

‘‘All countries should work toward decriminalization of sex work and elimination of the unjust application of non-criminal laws and regulations against people engaged in sex work’’. (Pg 28, 3.4.10-People engaged in sex work).

‘‘Various countries around the world have legalized same-sex marriages to protect fundamental human rights, including access to health services and social benefits’’ (Pg 21, 3.4.2 – Marital Status)

‘‘for people whose deeply felt gender does not correspond to their sex assigned at birth, access to hormonal treatment or gender reassignment surgery, or other treatment, may be needed for the protection of their health including their sexual health.’’  (Pg 14, 3.1- Introduction)

The EU Parliament's adopted Matic Report revealed that SRHR included Abortion, Homosexuality et.c

B. .. sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are, according to the WHO, an umbrella term for various issues affecting all persons and representing four separate areas: sexual health, sexual rights, reproductive health and reproductive rights, and they are based on the rights of all individuals to have their bodily integrity, privacy and personal autonomy respected; have their sexual orientation and gender identity fully respected; to decide whether, with whom and when to be sexually active; to have safe sexual experiences, decide whether, when and who to marry, whether and by what means to have a child or children, and how many children; …; (Pg 7/39)

J. whereas SRH services are essential healthcare services that should be available to all and include comprehensive, evidence-based and age-appropriate sexuality and relationship education; information, confidential and unbiased counselling and services for sexual and reproductive health and well-being; information and counselling on modern contraception, as well as access to a wide range of modern contraceptives; antenatal, childbirth and postnatal care; midwifery; obstetric and newborn care; safe and legal abortion care and services,…(Pg 9/39)

For the sake of our children, we must demand any and all provisions to SRH(R) to be deleted from our Public Policies.

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