Towards a Gender Equal World: the EU Gender Action Plan III

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SRHR are crucial for women’s and girls’ right to self-determination. Each individual has the right to have full control over and decide freely and responsibly on matters affecting their sexuality and sexual and reproductive health, free from discrimination, coercion and violence, to lead healthy lives, and to participate in the economy and in social and political life.

Here are some examples of how the EU promotes an enabling environment for women to make informed and free choices about their sexual and reproductive health, supports the elimination of harmful practices and facilitates access to sexual and reproductive health services, particularly in humanitarian settings.