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Reproductive Rights

Reproductive rights are the legal and human rights relating to reproduction and reproductive health. They include the right to access contraception, safe abortion, fertility treatments, and comprehensive sex education, as well as the right to make decisions about one's own body free from discrimination, coercion, and violence.

Key Issues

Access to contraception and abortion
Informed consent and bodily autonomy (including considerations in various contexts such as digital communication for sexual health)
Protection from forced sterilization, FGM, and child marriage
Legal and policy frameworks

Social and Ethical Context

Reproductive rights are central to gender equality and public health. They are subject to ongoing legal, ethical, and cultural debates worldwide, including discussions around consent and privacy in the context of digital relationships.