Opportunities for an EU feminist foreign policy that champions sexual and reproductive health and rights
In this 2023 report, RFSU and IPPF put forward clear messages on how the EU must seize the opportunity to further strengthen its commitment to gender equality, SRHR, and LGBTQI+ rights.
– By pursuing a feminist foreign policy that puts SRHR at the centre, the EU can make a greater impact as a global leader for the health, rights and well-being of all people, says Sara Österlund, senior policy advisor for SRHR, RFSU
– It is only when women and girls have full rights to determine for themselves and have sovereignty over our bodies, will we be able to be equal citizens in society, says Sivananthi Thanenthiran, Executive Director ARROW.
Increased EU investments a for SRHR are urgently needed
Today, RFSU and IPPF are releasing the report “Time to Act: Opportunities for an EU feminist foreign policy that champions sexual and reproductive health and rights”.
The report highlights the importance of SRHR in EU financing and programming and puts forward recommendations that can guide the EU institutions in effectively supporting SRHR and advancing gender equality within a feminist foreign policy framework. This report builds upon and further expands on the SRHR aspects of CONCORD Sweden's report, “The Game Changer – How a feminist foreign policy could transform societies”.