Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Africa: Constraints and Opportunities Contributor(s): Durojaye, Ebenezer (Editor), Mirugi-Mukundi, Gladys (Editor), Ngwena, Charles (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0367721716 ISBN-13: 9780367721718 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2021 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Human Rights - Social Science | Human Sexuality (see Also Psychology - Human Sexuality) - Social Science | Abortion & Birth Control |
Dewey: 363.960 |
LCCN: 2020057210 |
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.22 lbs) 252 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book explores recent developments, constraints and opportunities relating to the advancement of sexual and reproductive health and rights in Africa. Despite many positive developments in relation to sexual and reproductive health in recent years, many Africans still encounter challenges, for instance in poor maternity services, living with HIV, and discrimination on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation or identity. Covering topics such as abortion, gender identity, adolescent sexuality and homosexuality, the chapters in this book discuss the impact of culture, morality and social beliefs on the enjoyment of sexual and reproductive health and rights across the continent, particularly in relation to vulnerable and marginalized groups. The book also explores the role of litigation, national human rights institutions and regional human rights bodies in advancing the realization of sexual and reproductive health and rights in the region. Throughout, the contributions highlight the relevance of a rights-based framework in addressing topical and contentious issues on sexual and reproductive health and rights within Sub-Saharan Africa. This book will be of interest to researchers of sexuality, civil rights and health in Africa. The Open Access version of this book, available at http: //www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781003175049, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license. |