Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are integral to development. Sexual and reproductive health covers a wide spectrum of issues encompassing contraception, maternal health, adolescent pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDs to sexual and reproductive cancers. Sexual and reproductive rights include respect for bodily integrity, the right to choose one’s partner, the right to decide on sexual relations and having children, the right to have a safe, pleasurable and satisfying sex life, the right to be free from coercion or violence and without fear of infection and pregnancy, and the right to have access to information and services. SRHR are interlinked with all key development agendas: gender equality, poverty, inequality, health, migration, climate change, conflicts, and food and nutritional security. The fulfilment of SRHR for all is vital to the achievement of shared global development goals. Achieving SRHR and equality of women and girls is essential for a world that is just, inclusive and sustainable.
