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Myanmar/Burma Country Study on Advocating SRHR: Burmese Edition
Published in 2017
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Political developments in Myanmar/Burma prompted ARROW in 2013 to undertake a small-scale scoping study to re-evaluate and refine its advocacy strategies for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and to strengthen partnerships for advocacy with civil society organisations (CSO) working on SRHR in the country. The study aimed to identify the status of and the […]
An Advocates Guide: Integrating Human Rights in Universal Access to Contraception
Published in 2017
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This guide, as the name suggests, is meant for use by advocates for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) at the country level. The guide uses the recommendations made to national governments in the publication “Ensuring human rights in the provision of contraceptive information and services: Guidance and recommendations” published by the World Health […]
commercial surrogacy: a contested terrain in the realm of rights and justice
Published in 2016
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This paper examines the phenomenon of surrogacy as an industry in India and provides an overview of its operations. An understanding of this industry will be strengthened through an analysis of the regulatory framework in India, and within the broader Asian context. The paper focuses on the way the ideology of family and patriarchal notions […]
annual report 2016 – strategic engagements: moving the SRHR agenda forward
Published in 2016
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The year 2016 presented a complex global economic, social, and environmental landscape which was challenging to navigate through. Continue reading annual report 2016 – strategic engagements: moving the SRHR agenda forward at Arrow.
maldives scoping study on climate change and srhr
Published in 2016
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The government of Maldives need to address the impacts of climate change based on vulnerable groups such as women and incorporate appropriate measures into policies and decision making, which is lacking at the moment. This would help governments to provide a more holistic package of support that recognises the linkages of resource conservation, environmental management, […]
Asia Regional Profile on Universal Access to SRHR
Published in 2016
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This regional profile is an effort to highlight indicators related to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and sexual and reproductive rights (SRR) across 15 countries in the region: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. ARROW came together with partners in these countries to promote […]
ethno-religious nationalism and srhr in sri lanka
Published in 2016
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The purpose of the study was to contribute to the knowledge base on factors that influence SRHR policy and practice and develop a strong evidence-base on emerging challenges that impede women from achieving their sexual and reproductive rights and accessing related services. The evidence-base generated will be subsequently used to advocate for the SRHR agenda […]
impact of fundamentalist discourses on family planning practices in pakistan
Published in 2016
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This document is a review that explores existing literature and feedback from experts and field practitioners to understand the impact of extremist and fundamentalist discourses on family planning in Pakistan. The study attempts to assess the effects of rejection and condemnation of family planning by religious authorities, and looks at their narratives against other efforts […]
perceptions of islam and srhr in the maldives
Published in 2016
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This study sought to explore how prevalent beliefs and perceptions about Islamic principles affect SRHR in the Maldives by studying the following research question: What is the reason behind varying perceptions regarding Islam’s stance on family planning and SRHR? By interviewing leading religious scholars who actively and regularly engage with the public through public lectures/sermons, […]
global south call to action at hlpf 2016
Published in 2016
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The Agenda 2030 pledges to “leave no one behind,” and to prioritize those who are farthest behind first. This cannot be achieved if the needs and rights of the people in the Global South regions are not prioritized. Nor can it be achieved if we do not consider the rights and needs of various constituencies […]