Universal health coverage: another political space in which to expand the elimination of sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights
Gilby, Lynda ; Koivusalo, Meri
Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters
2020
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womens rights ; abortion ; health policy ; populism
Gender equality & Women
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/26410397.2020.1816604
English
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"The women's health movement fought for decades for the recognition of sexual and reproductive rights, as well as accessible and quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services as a crucial element of health care provision and gender equality.1 Universal health coverage (UHC), including sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights (SRHR), is part of global efforts for reaching the United Nations (UN) Agenda 2030.2 However, the inclusion of SRHR as part of broader efforts to achieve UHC has come under unprecedented threat as a result of far-right coalition building and active opposition orchestrated by the United States Trump administration throughout the United Nations and its agencies.3–5 In this commentary, we discuss key concerns in relation to SRHR and UHC."
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