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Parliament calls on Belgium to defend sexual health and rights

31/1/2023

 
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On the 12th of January, the House of People's Representatives adopted a resolution reminding Belgium of the importance of sexual health and rights in tackling poverty and inequality. What does the parliament want the Belgian government to do? We’ve listed it for you.  


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UN negotiations on the opportunities and risks of digitalization for women and girls

31/1/2023

 
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Each year the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), the UN body where Member States come together to discuss the challenges to gender equality, negotiates on a theme that has a major impact on women and girls’ lives. The theme of this year’s session (6-17th March) is  “innovation, technological change and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls”. A current topic, as the digital revolution has been accelerated  with the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased technology’s importance in education, employment and health and in our social lives.  ​

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5 golden tips for incoming Minister of Development Cooperation Caroline Gennez

31/1/2023

 
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1. Talk about sex 
Sex matters in international cooperation. Sexual health is about preventing the risks of unplanned pregnancy, sexual transgressive behaviour, sexually transmitted infections and HIV, as well as achieving access to quality health care for those who do encounter these. Sexual health is also about the pleasurable and enjoyable aspects of sexuality. This requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships.   

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How can we end the HIV epidemic if we don’t decriminalise  HIV and key populations?

6/12/2022

 
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On the occasion of World Aids Day the ‘Parliamentarians for the 2030 Agenda’ organized a lunch-time conversation on the impact of criminalisation of HIV and key populations on the HIV-response. Evidence shows that an overly broad criminalisation of HIV non-disclosure, exposure or transmission with no intent to harm, undermines public health. Why is that? ​


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Belgium to report on its efforts for the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development

14/11/2022

 
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​In 2023, mid-way to 2030, Belgium is to submit its 2nd voluntary national review (VNR) to the UN High-Level Political Forum in New York.

​Belgium will present its efforts in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as put forward in the 2030 agenda from 2015. A good opportunity for state and civil society actors to take stock and look at what is needed to move forward. The VNR will look at Belgium’s local, regional and national efforts, as well as its international cooperation on the SDGs.


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How does Belgium score for its international commitment to sexual and reproductive health?

14/11/2022

 
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​Sensoa reviewed DGD spending on health and sexual and reproductive health. 

In 2021, 11% of Belgium's total international cooperation spending went to health and reproductive health. Spending on reproductive health (to prevent unplanned pregnancies, ensure maternal health, etc.) increased, but overall spending on health stagnated. This is remarkable, as we would have expected increased support for health in light of the COVID pandemic. Moreover, investments in strengthening health systems are necessary to provide people with quality sexual and reproductive health services. 


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Fully updated facts and figures in the e-learning Body&Rights

14/7/2022

 
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Body&Rights, the e-learning on sexual and reproductive health and rights internationally, developed by Sensoa and the SRHR Working Group of Be-cause Health, the Belgian platform for international health, is fully up-to-date. 


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What happens to women and girls when access to abortion is banned or severely restricted?

7/7/2022

 
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While the US Supreme Court’s decision to withdraw Roe v. Wade was still pending, three international women’s rights activists explained the risks involved in the limitation or outright prohibition of women’s access to safe abortion care in a digital dialogue with the Belgian ‘Parliamentarians for the 2030 Agenda’. 


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Belgium hosted She Decides+5 conference in Brussels

25/5/2022

 
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Five years after the successful international She Decides conference, launched in response to the reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule (GGR) under former US President Donald Trump, Belgium and the She Decides Support Unit reconvened sexual and reproductive health and rights advocates from around the world in Brussels, 19-20th May.


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EU’s upcoming Directive to combat violence against women: what strengths and weaknesses?

19/4/2022

 
The European Commission proposes EU-wide rules to combat violence against women and domestic violence. The Commission aims to enshrine minimum standards in EU Law to:
  • Criminalise of rape as lack of consent, female genital mutilation, and cyber violence
  • Improve safe reporting and risk assessment procedures
  • Ensure respect for victims’ privacy in judicial proceedings and right to compensation
  • Support victims through helplines and rape crisis centres 

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