Towards Parenthood

“[R]eproductive rights embrace certain human rights that are already recognized in national laws, international human rights documents and other consensus documents. These rights rest on the recognition of the basic right of all couples and individuals to decide freely and responsibly the number, spacing and timing of their children and to have the information and means to do so, and the right to attain the highest standard of sexual and reproductive health. It also includes their right to make decisions concerning reproduction free of discrimination, coercion and violence.” (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights & UNAIDS, International Guidelines on HIV and Human Rights 2006 Consolidated Version, 2006)