Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Africa - 9780367721718

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Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in AfricaConstraints and Opportunities\nAuthor(s): Ebenezer Durojaye, Gladys Mirugi-Mukundi, Charles Ngwena\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367721718, 978-0367721718\nSynopsis\nThis book explores recent developments, constraints and opportunities relating to the advancement of sexual and reproductive health and rights in Africa.\n\nDespite many positive developments in relation to sexual and reproductive health in recent years, many Africans still encounter challenges, for instance in poor maternity services, living with HIV, and discrimination on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation or identity. Covering topics such as abortion, gender identity, adolescent sexuality and homosexuality, the chapters in this book discuss the impact of culture, morality and social beliefs on the enjoyment of sexual and reproductive health and rights across the continent, p.