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Published 1/10/2010 | Updated 1/18/2010

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RFSU’s view is that SRHR should be accessible for all individuals, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, financial status, disabilities, HIV status or location in the world. This vision includes RFSU’s three freedoms: All peoples right to the freedom to choose, enjoy and be oneself. Accordingly, RFSU upholds an unprejudiced and open view of sexual issues as well as a rights perspective. We see rights and knowledge as the basis for people’s ability to live in freedom and to make personal choices.

SRHR increases the possibility for individuals to realise their rights and is a precondition for the development of individuals and communities. Thereby, SRHR contributes to a decrease in both poverty and discrimination.

Moreover, gender, sexual preference, gender identity/expression and material poverty can directly affect ones access to power, health and individual choice.

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Our Leadership the world over should realise that Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights are fundamental to human development. If we can pay for guns, war, mansions and expensive cars, why can't we pay for health? This 8th of March 2010, lets celebrate International Women's Day, and commit to ensure that women and girls the world over can attain their full sexual & reproductive health.

Said: Talent 3/7/2010 4:45:05 PM

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