Journal of Exclusion Studies
  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue: 2

Sexual and Reproductive Rights of Women Post COVID 19 – Narrative Review

Director, Centre for Ethics & Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Online Published on 06 September, 2024.

Abstract

This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on the sexual and reproductive rights of women. It highlights the socioeconomic consequences, lack of access to reproductive healthcare services, increased gender-based violence, and the disproportionate burden on frontline workers. The study emphasises the need for a gender-sensitive approach in policymaking and addresses the intersecting factors influencing Women’s experiences during the pandemic. The paper emphasises the urgent need for policies that prioritise Women’s health and rights to mitigate the adverse effects observed during the pandemic.

Keywords

Covid-19, Sexual and reproductive rights, Gender based violence, Healthcare