Despite global gains in sexual and reproductive health and rights over the last 30 years, millions of women and girls, including Filipinas, have been deprived of access and opportunities, according to the 2024 State of World Population report, released recently by UNFPA, the United Nations’ sexual and reproductive health agency.
In its report titled, “Interwoven Lives, Threads of Hope: Ending inequalities in sexual and reproductive health and rights,” gender inequality and other forms of discrimination have thwarted the broad gains in sexual and reproductive health for women and girls. Women and girls who are poor, belong to ethnic, racial and indigenous minority groups, or are trapped in conflict settings, are more likely to die because they lack access to timely health care.
“The Philippines serves as a complex, and in many ways, inspiring case study. We’ve seen significant advances in some areas, yet profound inequalities persist,” she said. Over half of all preventable maternal deaths are estimated to occur in countries with humanitarian crises and conflicts; that’s nearly 500 deaths per day. Women from indigenous ethnic groups are more likely to die of causes related to pregnancy and childbirth.
“This report underscores a sobering truth: inequalities are widening and the rights of women, girls, and gender-diverse people face increasing pushbacks. This report delves into the critical issues that continue to shape our world and provides a roadmap for realizing the promises we made in Cairo for the International Conference on Population and Development ,” explained Joudane during the local launch of the report at the University of the Philippines.
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