Legal Frameworks Governing Reproductive Rights and Policies

Singh, Hemendra (2024) Legal Frameworks Governing Reproductive Rights and Policies. In: Global Perspectives on Reproductive Rights and Policies. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, pp. 209-240.

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Abstract

This chapter provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal frameworks governing reproductive rights and policies, covering their historical evolution, international and regional contexts and national implementations. It examines key international treaties including CEDAW, ICESCR and the Sustainable Development Goals, and their influence on global reproductive health policies. It also explores regional legal frameworks in Europe, Africa and the Americas, and their impact on national laws. A comparative analysis of national approaches highlights variations in legal traditions and effectiveness in safeguarding reproductive rights. The chapter also addresses key issues in reproductive health like contraception, maternal health, abortion laws and assisted reproductive technologies (ART), assessing legal status, barriers and successful interventions. The chapter underscores the critical role of legal frameworks in ensuring access to reproductive health services and protecting individual rights.

Item Type: Book Section
Subjects: Physical, Life and Health Sciences > Health Policy
Physical, Life and Health Sciences > Medicine
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Gender Studies
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Sociology
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Law School
Depositing User: Mr. Gautam Kumar
Date Deposited: 08 Jul 2025 04:30
Last Modified: 08 Jul 2025 04:30
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-7837-3.ch008
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/9780

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