Sexual and reproductive rights: statements, rhetoric and responsibilities
Edouard, L.; Olatunbosun, O.
British Journal of Family Planning 26(1): 44-47
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0144-8625 PMID: 10781967 Document Number: 519001
The current international movement for the promotion of reproductive health has great potential for improving sexual and reproductive rights. Health professionals should play a major role in applying international human rights instruments at the country level. Being at the front line of service delivery, health professionals have a duty to ensure that those rights are articulated in routine care by empowering individuals, lobbying for legislation, promoting policies and reporting violations of human rights treaties.