Women’s right to health in the Anglo-Caribbean: intimate partner violence, abortion and the State
Women’s sexual and reproductive health is a public health concern globally, yet in the Caribbean region academic publications exploring this topic from a rights approach are uncommon. A document review was conducted based on the application of the Health Rights of Women Assessment Instrument to the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
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Universidad de Alicante
2011-12-01
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| Series: | Feminismo/s |
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| Online Access: | https://feminismos.ua.es/article/view/2011-n18-womens-right-to-health-in-the-anglo-caribbean-intimate-partner-violence-abortion-and-the-state |
| Summary: | Women’s sexual and reproductive health is a public health concern globally, yet in the Caribbean region academic publications exploring this topic from a rights approach are uncommon. A document review was conducted based on the application of the Health Rights of Women Assessment Instrument to the strategic health plans of three Anglo-Caribbean countries. Gender was the underlying theme used to conduct a comparative analysis focusing on intimate partner violence, access to legal abortion and government commitment. The results reveal that important steps have been taken by all countries to address intimate partner violence and abortion, yet effective implementation is threatened by ambiguity in the states’ approach to those issues as well as financial, social and infrastructural challenges. Accountability mechanisms are either lacking or underutilized and much remains to be done to effectively demonstrate governments’ commitment to women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights. |
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| ISSN: | 1696-8166 1989-9998 |