What is the Area of Law?
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) is a crucial issue in the world that affects the autonomy, health, and well-being of individuals and communities. SRHR concerns comprise a broad range of topics, including contraception, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), maternal health, gender-based violence, female genital mutilation, and access to safe abortion. These matters are fundamental human rights that must be protected, promoted, and fulfilled, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, or socio-economic status. Ensuring that everyone can make informed choices about their bodies and sexual lives, free of coercion, discrimination, and violence, is essential to advance equality, social justice, and sustainable development. This requires comprehensive education, health care services, legal frameworks, and policies that recognize and respect the diversity of people’s identities, experiences, and needs. Empowering individuals to exercise their SRHR is key to achieving a healthier, safer, and more equitable world for all.