Search / Search Results Date Added to Site: 20th January 2006     Short Summary Title Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Author Cornwall, A. and Jolly, S. Publication Date January 2006 Publisher Eldis Donor The Department for International Development (DFID) Health Resource Centre Short Summary Development agencies have long addressed issues of sexuality and reproduction. However traditionally they have dealt with them in largely negative ways. Whether through population programmes or the use of scare tactics in HIV prevention work, sexuality has been regarded as a problem that needs to be controlled rather than as a positive force that can be part of the solution. New approaches are emerging which recognise sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) as human rights - an end in themselves. These positive approaches recognise that the realisation of sexual rights, including rights to pleasure and fulfilment, underpin all the major health and development goals. Aimed at policymakers, donors and practitioners working in health and beyond, this guide reviews current policy issues and explores cutting-edge debates relating to SRHR. It also features summaries of key readings with links to further resources. Issues covered include: •What is meant by SRHR? •Why SRHR is crucial for meeting international development targets •Obstacles to realising SRHR: the rise of conservatism •Talking about pleasure in relation to SRHR •A more positive approach: linking sexuality, health and human rights Summary written in collaboration with the Eldis Gender Guide (http://www.eldis.org/gender) Summary Source Abstracted from the authors Complete Document http://www.eldis.org/health/SRHR.htm