| STATEMENT ON THE U.S ELECTION RESULTS
Dear SRHM friends, colleagues and SRHR community,
As the results of the U.S election are confirmed in the next few days, we at Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters reaffirm our unwavering commitment to advancing human rights, including sexual and reproductive rights. We acknowledge the impact this election will have in the U.S. and globally, especially for vulnerable communities whose rights and access to care may be at risk. Our dedication to creating a world where these rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled remains steadfast.
We will not stop in our work to ensure that sexual and reproductive health-related laws, policies, health systems, and practices are grounded in human rights, social justice, and the needs of all people—without discrimination or violence. In this challenging climate, we stand in solidarity with all communities and individuals impacted by policies that threaten these essential rights. Together, we will continue to fight for a future where no one is left behind.
In solidarity,
Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters | | | WEBINAR AND SPECIAL COLLECTION LAUNCH Abortion Rights are Human Rights
10 December 2024, 15:00 CET
On Human Rights Day, SRHM will be launching a Special Collection of the SRHM Journal on Abortion. | | To explore and understand the diverse contexts of abortion rights worldwide, SRHM has partnered with four regional institutions to examine recent gains and setbacks in each area and to identify the evidence needed to advance abortion rights regionally. In observance of Human Rights Day 2024, SRHM will co-host five online webinars, each dedicated to a specific region. Latin America (in Spanish), Eastern Mediterranean (in Arabic), Global session (in English), Francophone Africa (in French) and South Asia (in English).
Please save the date and watch this space for registration links to each regional event. | | | WEBINAR The (mis)use of evidence in contested rights:
The UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls' report on "prostitution and violence"
20 November 2024, 15:00 CET
| | | In this online event, we will hear from the authors of a soon to be published paper which raises concerns about the basis on which a recent report on 'prostitution and violence,' by a UN human rights expert, rests its arguments. "We say in our article that the Special Rapporteur on violence against women (SRVAW) misuses evidence by inaccurately reflecting other UN experts' work, especially on state responsibility for rights; not precisely presenting facts; and ignoring dissenting voices, such as sex workers of all genders and identities". In a time where human rights as a space of dignity and freedom are under attack, it is critical to raise these concerns and build the case for good practices to support the future of human rights. | | | UPCOMING PODCAST
Intersex Human Rights
Intersex Day of Solidarity
An interview with Mauro Cabral Grinspan and Morgan Carpenter | | On Friday 8 November, Intersex Day of Solidarity, SRHM will release a new podcast episode with Morgan Carpenter and Mauro Cabral Grinspan as they discuss the evolution of the intersex rights movement, it's successes and it's current challenges.
| | | PODCAST AND BLOG
Why is a Harris-Walz win crucial for the sexual and reproductive health of young Americans and young people around the world?
Dr. Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli and Margaret Smith | | | A new SRHM Podcast episode stems from a blog post published last week on the SRHM blog by Dr. Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli and Margaret Smith, a young American woman currently studying reproductive and sexual health research at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. In this important blog post, Maggie gives her personal insights as a young American who was born and raised in the USA, about the state of CSE growing up. In light of the recent U.S election results, it is even more important to reflect on what is needed to secure the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young people in the USA like Maggie and her peers, and in the wider world. | | | PODCAST AND VIDEO
How arms exports can contribute to human rights violations of women living in Gaza: Examining states' extraterritorial obligations under CEDAW | | In October 2024, a report was submittied to the CEDAW Committee which aims to hold Canada accountable for its support of serious violations of women's rights in Gaza through arms exports to Israel and tax subsidies to charitable organizations that aid the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Eszter Kismödi spoke to two of the report's authors, James Yap and Anjli Parrin.
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Interview from Beirut
In this episode, Eszter Kismödi interviewed Dr. Faysal El Kak in view of the escalated bombing and airstrikes in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon, with its devastating effect on every aspect of life and its impact on SRHR. | | | ONLINE NOW Open issue 2024 The papers in the open issue are published throughout the year on a continuous basis and alongside the themed issues.
We publish a wide range of article types from across the spectrum of SRHR. | | | SRHM is still welcoming submissions to the 2024 Open Issue This year, the journal is publishing a single issue containing articles across the breadth of topics relating to SRHR rather than launching separate themed issues each with individual calls for papers. | | | SRHM is calling for a wide range of forms of evidence related to SRHR in war and armed conflict
Please read more in the link below to the editorial 'Sexual and reproductive health and rights in Palestine – securing spaces to speak out' by Laura Ferguson and Sapna Desai.
| | SRHM is continuing to welcome submissions to the Special Collection on Sexual Pleasure Read the editorial for the Special Collection, written by Paromita Vohra and Anne Philpott, to get insights on what type of submissions are encouraged. | | | RECENTLY RELEASED In order to bring SRHR knowledge to those who need it, we have recently begun to publish AI-generated recordings of full papers from the SRHM Journal. Please listen to the commentary What do oral contraceptive pills have to do with human rights abuses in sport? by Michele Krech and Katrina Karkazis. We would love to hear your thoughts about this initiative at info@srhm.org. | | | Decision to Cease Our Presence on X | As part of our ongoing commitment to uphold sexual and reproductive rights as fundamental human rights, Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters (SRHM) has made the decision to cease posting on X (formerly Twitter). Our vision is a world where sexual and reproductive health and rights are respected, protected and fulfilled and where sexual and reproductive health-related laws, policies, health systems and practices are based on human rights and social justice and the needs of all people without discrimination and violence. The decision to leave X comes in response to recent public statements made by the owner, which we find to be in direct contradiction to the values we stand for. Our profile will remain on the platform. We encourage our community to stay connected with us through our other social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, where we will continue to share updates and engage with our global audience. | | | |
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