Towards a Common Future: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for All, Minister Dodds’ remarks
7 February 2025
Today (7 February 2025), the UK Minister for Women and Equalities, Sarah Dodds, addressed the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD) to reaffirm the UK’s commitment to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all.
In her remarks to the Commission, Minister Dodds highlighted the importance of investing in SRHR as a fundamental pillar for sustainable development and gender equality. She emphasized that empowering individuals to make informed choices about their bodies and futures is essential for achieving a more just, prosperous, and equitable world.
The Minister spoke about the UK’s unwavering support for the Cairo Programme of Action, a landmark agreement on population and development that recognizes SRHR as human rights. She noted the UK’s dedication to upholding these rights, both domestically and internationally.
“The United Kingdom firmly believes that sexual and reproductive health and rights are essential for individuals to live healthy, fulfilling, and independent lives,” Minister Dodds stated. “We recognize that SRHR are universally applicable, and we remain committed to supporting their advancement for all, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, race, or creed.”
The Minister highlighted the UK’s efforts to promote SRHR through its bilateral and multilateral partnerships. She announced a new UK investment of £20 million to support the UN Population Fund’s (UNFPA) work on SRHR in developing countries.
“This funding will contribute to empowering women and girls, improving access to quality healthcare, including contraception and safe abortion, and addressing harmful practices such as female genital mutilation,” Minister Dodds explained.
She also emphasized the importance of addressing the specific needs of marginalized and vulnerable groups, such as women and girls living in poverty, those with disabilities, and those affected by conflict or humanitarian crises.
Minister Dodds underscored the UK’s commitment to working towards a common future where everyone, everywhere, enjoys the right to make decisions about their own bodies and lives. She called for all countries to join the UK in supporting SRHR as a non-negotiable cornerstone of human dignity and a just and equitable society.
The Minister’s remarks were well-received by the Commission and other delegates. Her words were met with applause and support, demonstrating a global consensus on the importance of advancing SRHR for all.
The UK’s engagement in the CPD is a testament to its enduring commitment to SRHR and its belief in the power of investing in people to build a sustainable and prosperous future for all.
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