Category Archives: Access and Barriers

Romantic proposals 101 from Asia

Posted on 3 August, 2017 by Suchitra Dalvie

“Son, it is time for a young man’s thoughts to turn lightly to marriage. Who better to guide you than Sukhan Uncle?? He has so much experience. He has three sons who were married and now despite the pending court … Continue reading →

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Male inclusion in sexual and reproductive health initiatives: A training approach to involve more men from conservative Asian societies

Posted on 18 May, 2017 by Guest Blogger

Guest Blogger- Sarmad Muhammad Soomar While working in the field of sexual health I used to reflect on a statement learnt in Urdu literature during my college days. It stated that men and women are the two wheels of the life. … Continue reading →

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The time is now! A Call to End Female Genital Mutilation

Posted on 6 February, 2017 by Garima Shrivastava

  “Sustainable development demands full human rights for all women and girls. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development promises an end to this practice by 2030.”- UN Secretary General Female Genital Mutilation reflects deep-rooted inequality between the sexes, and constitutes … Continue reading →

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Don’t have sex if you have a disability?!

Posted on 9 January, 2017 by Garima Shrivastava

Girls, boys, men, women living with disabilities have sexual desires just like anyone else! But their sexual and reproductive health and rights are often disregarded by society and overlooked by policymakers. It is assumed that they are somehow asexual. Women … Continue reading →

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Denial of Abortion Services in Nepal

Posted on 19 September, 2016 by Shreejana Bajracharya

This was originally published on Kumari: A Feminist blog of our youth Champion Shreejana https://ceezana10.wordpress.com/2016/09/05/denial-of-abortion-service-in-nepal/ In 2002, abortion was legalized in Nepal and made widely available. Abortion is permitted up to 12 weeks gestation on request and up to 18 … Continue reading →

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