The right to sexual and reproductive health (Art. 12) 2016, para. 13
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Ensuring the availability of trained medical and professional personnel and skilled providers who are trained to perform the full range of sexual and reproductive health care services is a critical component of ensuring availability. Essential medicines should also be available, including a wide range of contraceptive methods, such as condoms and emergency contraception, medicines for abortion and for post-abortion care, and medicines, including generic medicines, for the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and HIV.
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Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
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N.A.
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Equality & Inclusion
Health
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2016
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Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 22, The right to sexual and reproductive health (Art. 12) (2016), para. 13.