Fortify accountability fulcrums like UPR to deliver on gender equality and right to health
|
SHOBHA SHUKLA
Contd from last Tuesday
High maternal mortality reflects systemic failures, limited access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, workforce shortages, lack of safe abortions and discrimination. Women who are poor, rural, young or marginalised are disproportionately affected, said Dr Kamowa.
“Due to UPR, States can routinely receive recommendations to reduce maternal mortality, improve access to quality of maternal healthcare services and expand information and services related to sexual and reproductive health and rights. They can also address gender inequality and some harmful practices. When accepted, these recommendations become like a formal commitment of a State. (To be contd)
Contd from last Tuesday
High maternal mortality reflects systemic failures, limited access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, workforce shortages, lack of safe abortions and discrimination. Women who are poor, rural, young or marginalised are disproportionately affected, said Dr Kamowa.
“Due to UPR, States can routinely receive recommendations to reduce maternal mortality, improve access to quality of maternal healthcare services and expand information and services related to sexual and reproductive health and rights. They can also address gender inequality and some harmful practices. When accepted, these recommendations become like a formal commitment of a State. (To be contd)