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Seeking a stable future: perspectives on population policy. The legal approach: women's rights as human rights.

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  • Author(s): Pine RN
  • Source:
    Harvard international review [Harvard Int Rev] 1994 Fall; Vol. 16 (4), pp. 26-7, 77.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Harvard International Relations Council Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101085113 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0739-1854 (Print) Linking ISSN: 07391854 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Harvard Int Rev
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: [Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard International Relations Council, 1979-
    • Subject Terms:
      Delivery of Health Care* ; Evaluation Studies as Topic* ; Human Rights* ; Interpersonal Relations* ; Legislation as Topic* ; Public Policy* ; Reproductive Medicine* ; Women's Rights*; Economics ; Health ; Socioeconomic Factors
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Indexing Agency: PIP Local ID #: 121273. Indexing Agency: POP Local ID #: 00263664.
      Keywords: Critique*; Delivery Of Health Care--legal aspects*; Economic Factors; Gender Issues*; Health; Human Rights--women*; Legislation*; Policy; Population Policy*; Reproductive Health--legal aspects*; Social Policy; Socioeconomic Factors; Women's Status*; World*
      Note: TJ: HARVARD INTERNATIONAL REVIEW
      Local Abstract: [PIP] As it has grappled with issues of population policy, the international community has emphasized that women's reproductive rights are human rights. Scholars have also acknowledged that the right to reproductive health care exists within the scope of international human rights treaties and conventions and that gender equality, nondiscrimination, and freedom from government interference in marriage and family life are also guaranteed. Further protections extend to counseling and health information and referral. The Programme of Action of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development continues this trend by emphasizing the importance of human rights for attaining population and development objectives, calling on governments to focus their efforts on improving the quality of life for individuals, and endorsing the notion that reproductive rights are universal human rights. Reproductive health care options are also influenced by sovereign laws that restrict availability of contraception, sterilization, or abortion. However, universal rights and unrestricted access must be complemented by other factors controlled by domestic laws to guarantee reproductive choice. Such laws cover issues like marriage age, divorce, marital property, child support, maternity benefits, day care, sex discrimination, eligibility for insurance, confidentiality, spousal consent, rape, and sexual abuse. Countries must modify restrictive national laws and promote laws protecting women's rights.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 19941001 Date Completed: 19970605 Latest Revision: 20071115
    • Publication Date:
      20250114
    • Accession Number:
      12320714