Sexual and reproductive health and rights

Gender equality is impossible without sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The two are so closely related that if you are running a gender equality program, you are probably already addressing sexual and reproductive health and rights in some way. 

SRHR is a complex topic that affects everyone – especially women, girls, and LGBTQI groups. It is also important for men and boys, whose needs around sexual and reproductive health and rights are often overlooked. Moreover, those who resist women’s rights, gender equality and social justice often push back against SRHR for all.

The more you get involved in gender equality work, the more you will encounter SRHR. You will see SRHR referred to in reports, on social media, and in emails from organizations working on gender, international development, public health, and policy.

With these points in mind, SRHR is important to understand for anyone working for gender justice with men and boys, or on masculinities.