Rights-Based Approach to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is gender?
Socially defined roles and responsibilities of men and women, boys and girls.
Define gender equality.
Equal treatment in laws, policies, access to resources, and services for men and women.
Define gender equity.
Fairness and justice in distributing benefits and responsibilities between sexes; may involve women-focused initiatives.
What is reproductive health?
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system.
What is gender inequality?
Unequal distribution of power, visibility, and opportunities between genders in public and private spheres.
How does gender inequality affect women’s rights?
Violates women’s rights to equality, health, freedom from discrimination and violence, and access to education and services.
When and where was the Rights-Based Approach to Sexual and Reproductive Health introduced?
1994, International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo.
What is the goal of the Rights-Based Approach to sexual and reproductive health?
To meet people’s SRH needs through choice and opportunity, not coercion or control.
Name three key government actions to support SRHR under the rights-based approach.
Reform laws and policies, promote gender-sensitive legislation, strengthen health systems and financing.
List the four core components of the Rights-Based Approach to SRHR.
Gender equality/equity, client-centred care, sexual rights, reproductive health care.
What is client-centred care?
Care that respects free and informed consent and meets individual needs through competent, well-equipped services.
What are sexual rights?
The right to decide on all aspects of sexuality free from discrimination, coercion, or violence, and with mutual respect.
What are reproductive rights?
The right to decide on number, spacing, and timing of children with access to services and freedom from coercion.
What services are included in sexual and reproductive health care?
Family planning, prenatal/postnatal care, STD/RTI treatment, safe abortion (where legal), infertility care, sexuality education.
Why is education important for sexual autonomy?
Higher education correlates with higher sexual autonomy.
How does women’s education relate to sexual and reproductive health?
Educated women have greater reproductive health choices and reduced gender inequality.
What is the role of life-skills and vocational training in women’s health?
They empower women economically and socially, reduce early marriage, and enhance control over SRHR.
What is the Maputo Protocol?
A treaty guaranteeing comprehensive rights for women in Africa, including reproductive autonomy and political participation.
What rights does the Maputo Protocol guarantee?
Political participation, equality, reproductive decision-making autonomy, and end to FGM.
What is CEDAW?
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
What does CEDAW aim to address?
Tackles cultural/traditional gender roles and affirms women’s rights in nationality, protection from trafficking/exploitation.
Why are MDG 3 and 5 relevant to SRHR?
They target gender equality and maternal health, which remain unmet and require stronger commitment.
What are the targets of SDG 3 related to sexual and reproductive health?
Reduce global maternal mortality to <70/100,000; ensure universal access to SRH services and integration into national policy.
What is the goal of SDG 5?
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, which boosts development.
