Dear Canada: we need sustained leadership on global sexual and reproductive health and rights

As a country, we have taken a bold step. Now is the time to show the world that Canada is here to stay. Our leadership is vital and the world’s women and girls are counting on us.

U.S. President Donald Trump's Global Gag Rule has slashed access to comprehensive health services like access to safe abortion and put life-saving care out of reach for many communities. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore

Opinion

BY SANDEEP PRASAD AND JULIE DELAHANTY

February 4, 2019

When it comes to standing up for sexual and reproductive health and rights, Canada is back. There is a crisis of leadership on global development and nowhere is that more evident than in the area of sexual and reproductive health. Canada’s support for women and girls to exercise their rights to ...

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