Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Namibia - Fact Sheet

This factsheet, published by Desert Soul Health and Development Communication, offers information on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Namibia. As stated in the fact sheet "Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) can be understood as the right for all, whether young or old, women, men or transgender, straight, gay, lesbian or bisexual, HIV positive or negative, to make choices regarding their own sexuality and reproduction, providing these respect the rights of others to bodily integrity. This definition also includes the right to access information and services needed to support these choices and optimize health. However, there is a range of different understandings of SRHR. Some of these understandings focus more on health; others draw attention to the significance of rights in women’s and men’s sexual and reproductive choices." The factsheet covers the following related to SRHR:

• What are Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
• The Global Context
• Sexual Health in Namibia
• Myths and Misconception about Sexual Health
• Risk Factors for Sexual Health
• Essential Elements of an Adolescent Friendly Health Service