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Gender, MDGs and SRHR

Gender, MDGs and SRHR. Seri Wendoh IPPF EuroNGOs 9 November 2010. From choice, a world of possibilities. Words of wisdom. “The development agenda needs to incorporate sexual rights. Sexual Rights must be recognized within global frameworks

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Gender, MDGs and SRHR

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  1. Gender, MDGs and SRHR Seri Wendoh IPPF EuroNGOs 9 November 2010 From choice, a world of possibilities

  2. Words of wisdom “The development agenda needs to incorporate sexual rights. Sexual Rights must be recognized within global frameworks for development because sexual rights are at the heart of gender equality and gender equality is at the heart of development” EuroNGOs - 9 November 2010

  3. Sexual Rights: The heart of the development matter Overview • Situating sexual rights within the MDGs • Introducing the IPPF sexual rights declaration • Advancing sexual rights globally - Obstacles and Opportunities • Conclusion: Some materials for engagement EuroNGOs - 9 November 2010

  4. Sexual Rights: The Heart of the Development Matter • Sexual rights are an integral part of human rights • Denial of sexual rights has severe consequences for the wellbeing of women/men and young people everywhere • Gender equality is a human right • Attaining sexual rights for all is an indicator of gender equality and women’s empowerment • MDG3 is both a goal and a tool for achieving all the other goals • Concerning that MDG relating to women’s health has only started receiving attention • Sexual rights are integral to attaining the MDGs and the enjoyment of highest attainable standard of mental and physical health EuroNGOs - 9 November 2010

  5. Men and Boys as Agents of Change • Reclaim the language of Gender to include men • Shift from rigid notions of masculinity and recognise the complex set of power structures in women’s lives are replicated in men’s lives • Working together reveals benefits to women and men EuroNGOs - 9 November 2010

  6. Sexual Rights: an IPPF declaration • human rights articles related to sexuality • Developed by a panel of international experts • Approved by the GC in 2008 • Provides an inclusive framework of human rights related to sexuality – sexual rights for all people • Based on 7 principles including: non-discrimination; equality; respect and attention to the evolving capacities of the child EuroNGOs - 9 November 2010

  7. The Declaration... • Reflects IPPF’s commitment to the rights of all people; encompassing key, vulnerable and often marginalised populations • Recognises the interrelationship between sexual rights and development, freedom, equality and dignity • Has been translated into 24 world languages, 20 can be found at www.ippf.org EuroNGOs - 9 November 2010

  8. Grounded in a human rights framework • Human rights are inherent to all human beings • All individuals are equal as human beings by virtue of the inherent dignity of each person • All human beings are entitled to their human rights without discrimination EuroNGOs - 9 November 2010

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  10. Our Vision... ‘A world where women, men and young people everywhere have control over their own bodies.... Where gender and sexuality are no longer a source of inequality or stigma.’ Because: ‘All human being are born free and equal in dignity and rights’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 1 EuroNGOs - 9 November 2010

  11. Sexual rights: obstacles and opportunities for global advocacy Stuart Halford IPPF EuroNGOs 9 November 2010 From choice, a world of possibilities

  12. Obstacles Conservatism • Opposition to sexual rights as a broad category of human rights • Opposition to the recognition of specific sexual rights issues as human rights issues EuroNGOs - 9 November 2010

  13. Obstacles EuroNGOs - 9 November 2010

  14. Consensual same sex behaviour and the law Legal - male to male relationships: 118 countries Legal - female to female relationships: 145 countries Illegal - male to male relationships: 80 countries illegal - female to female relationships: 46 countries Death penalty: 8 countries EuroNGOs - 9 November 2010

  15. Obstacles Lack of lasting commitment by ‘progressive’ states • Governments unable to withstand pressure • Not a priority area • Lack of dedication to issues • Always willing to seek compromise EuroNGOs - 9 November 2010

  16. Obstacles Lack of understanding • Confusion over term ‘sexual rights’ and the breadth of its meaning • Mixed messages and language • Delegation composition EuroNGOs - 9 November 2010

  17. Obstacles Conservatism - tactics • Introduce regressive language • Use last minute amendments to stymie debate • Undermine progressive advances • Legitimise cultural, traditional and religious ‘norms’ • Political pressure EuroNGOs - 9 November 2010

  18. Opportunities • Use of existing inter-governmental bodies EuroNGOs - 9 November 2010

  19. The Human Rights Council and SRHR • To respect rights by not violating them • To protect rights by taking action against would-be perpetrators • To fulfill rights by giving individuals access to the means by which they can fulfill their human rights EuroNGOs - 9 November 2010

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