Provides a collection of articles by public health and human rights experts who examine both the common interests and significant differences that the two perspectives bring to reproductive health issues.
Provides information geared toward the health practitioner on the importance of integrating women's empowerment and reproductive rights principles in the delivery of health services.
Presents an annotated bibliography with an emphasis on Canadian material and experience since 1980 and relevant legal cases since 1970 on reproductive health hazards in the workplace.
Discusses women's sexual and reproductive health as a key aspect of health that impacts our quality of life regardless of age, gender, culture, abilities, sexual orientation or other characteristics that make up our identity. Provides statistical information on the status of women's sexual and reproductive health in Canada and profiles Health Canada Initiatives in this area.
Offers counselling and education services that help people consider their sexual and reproductive choices in informed and responsible ways. Discusses pregnancy, birth control, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV/AIDS, sexuality, and sexual orientation (including gay, lesbian and bisexual issues).
Outlines some of the lessons about sexuality education that have emerged from the shared experiences of a number of groups collaborating to empower young women and all adolescents in Nigeria and Cameroun. Briefly describes the changing context of adolescence in Cameroun and Nigeria. Discusses what is meant by sexuality and sexuality education and provides some basic guidelines for teaching this topic. Also outlines issues to consider when developing programs in specific contexts.
Includes bibliographical references and index. --- Review, Network : Written in a Q& A format, the book attempts to provide women with an understanding of how our bodies should work, and an educated idea of what has gone wrong when a problem arises. Clear descriptions of common problems with multiple and up-to-date treatment options, paired with stories of women who have dealt with them, make this an easy-to-use reference.
Explores the impact of gender divisions on the health and the health care of both women and men and draws out some of the policy implications of this analysis.
