Rights Based Approach to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Question 1

Define gender in the context of sexual and reproductive health.

Answer 1

Gender refers to the socially defined roles and responsibilities of men and women, boys and girls.

Question 2

Fill in the blank: Gender equality means ______ treatment of men and women in laws, policies, and access to resources.

Answer 2

Equal.

Question 3

What is gender equity, and how does it differ from gender equality?

Answer 3

Gender equity refers to fairness and justice in distributing benefits and responsibilities between men and women, requiring specific programs to address inequalities.

Question 4

Define reproductive health according to the presentation.

Answer 4

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: Gender inequality includes unequal access to ______, ______, and ______ for women.

Answer 5

Health, education, and employment.

Question 6

What are the key components of the rights-based approach to sexual and reproductive health?

Answer 6

Gender equality, gender equity, client-centered care, sexual and reproductive health, and rights.

Question 7

Fill in the blank: The ICPD in ______ introduced the rights-based approach to sexual and reproductive health services.

Answer 7

1994

Question 8

How does gender equality impact population stabilization?

Answer 8

By meeting people’s sexual and reproductive health needs, stabilization is achieved through choice and opportunity, not coercion.

Question 9

Name two key actions governments should prioritize for advancing sexual and reproductive health rights.

Answer 9

Changing restrictive laws and strengthening health infrastructures to provide comprehensive care.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: Client-centered care emphasizes ______ and ______.

Answer 10

Free and informed consent; respect for clients’ rights.

Question 11

What are sexual rights according to the presentation?

Answer 11

The rights to make decisions about sexuality freely and responsibly, free from discrimination, coercion, or violence.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Reproductive rights include the right to decide the ______, ______, and ______ of children freely and responsibly.

Answer 12

Number, spacing, timing.

Question 13

List three services included under sexual and reproductive health care.

Answer 13

Family planning, prenatal and postnatal care, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: Education levels strongly correlate with women’s ______ autonomy.

Answer 14

Sexual.

Question 15

What is the significance of the Maputo Protocol in advancing women’s rights?

Answer 15

A binding treaty that guarantees comprehensive rights for women, including reproductive health autonomy and political participation.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The Maputo Protocol guarantees the right to end ______.

Answer 16

Female genital mutilation.

Question 17

What is CEDAW, and how does it address gender inequality?

Answer 17

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women affirms reproductive rights and combats cultural and traditional inequalities.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: Sustainable Development Goal 3 aims to reduce global maternal mortality to less than ______ per 100,000 live births by 2030.

Answer 18

70

Question 19

How does gender inequality hinder achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Answer 19

By limiting women’s access to education, employment, and political participation.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: Empowering women has a ______ effect on economic growth and development.

Answer 20

Multiplier.