by FPNN News Desk

In advance of World Contraception Day on September 26 and International Safe Abortion Day on September 28, UN experts released a statement urging UN Member States and the global community to respect bodily autonomy, dignity, and freedom of choice.

“While sexual and reproductive health rights are recognised as priorities in some countries, many others continue to neglect these vital rights or face potential setbacks.”

Read the full statement here

*Excerpts from the statement

The UN experts that issued this statement include:

• Tlaleng Mofokeng, Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health

• Graeme Reid, Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity

• Laura Nyirinkindi (Chair)

• Claudia Flores (Vice-Chair)

• Dorothy Estrada Tanck

• Ivana Krstić

• Haina Lu, Working group on discrimination against women and girls.

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