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The Sexual Rights Initiative (SRI) is a coalition of organizations from Canada, Poland, India, Egypt, Argentina and South Africa, that work together to advance human rights related to sexuality at the United Nations.

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UPR Deadlines

UPR 31 stakeholder submission deadline

29 March 2018:

Belize, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Jordan, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Saudi Arabia, and Senegal.

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What’s New
- 2018 May 09
  SRI collaborates with national organizations and activists in preparation for UPR30
  The 30th session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is taking place now until 18 May, 2018 at the UN Human Rights Council, in Geneva. Fourteen countries will be [...]
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Action Canada

@actioncanadashr

Today as we mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, we recognize this day as critical to our work in the promotion of equality, social justice, rights and dignity for all people.
#IDAHOTB Read our statement: actioncanadashr.org/internati… pic.twitter.com/PFq8t797ba

9:36 am · May 17, 2018 ·

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IDAHOTB

@may17IDAHOTB

The world is buzzing with #IDAHOT #IDAHOTB #IDAHOBIT actions. Show your support too! RT pic.twitter.com/icB1KONBZY

9:35 am · May 17, 2018 ·

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SRI

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#Mexico's Supreme Court cast votes “recognizing that the denial of a legal abortion after rape constitutes a violation of #reprorights.” In their decision, the justices confirm UN reports condemning lack of access to #abortion as torture. #SRHR
medium.com/@amienewman/me…

9:24 am · May 16, 2018

SRI

@SexualRights

Medical student in #Germany: "In six years of medical studies, we learn almost nothing about abortion". Around 101,200 #abortions were performed in Germany in 2017. dw.com/en/germanys-me…

9:27 am · May 14, 2018

SRI

@SexualRights

#Zimbabwe lawmakers call for abortion reform enca.com/africa/as-teen…

1:59 pm · May 10, 2018

SRI

@SexualRights

Today is International Day of the Midwife! Let’s unite to provide quality care for all. Tell us what quality means to you by taking the #WhatWomenWant survey whatwomenwant.org #IDM2018 pic.twitter.com/ahdwuvWamm

10:25 am · May 5, 2018

SRI

@SexualRights

Today is International Day of the Midwife. Midwives provide lifesaving care around the world. #IDM2018 pic.twitter.com/NsddUQhYI9

8:24 am · May 5, 2018

SRI

@SexualRights

Kenyan Clinic Rejects Trump Abortion Policy, Loses $2 Million In U.S. Aid #globalgagrule
npr.org/sections/goats…

9:37 am · May 3, 2018

SRI

@SexualRights

Violence against women in #Canada is still a serious, pervasive and systemic problem says @UN Special Rapporteur on #VAW. Among the issues flagged was how the justice system deals with sexual assault complaints.
theguardian.com/world/2018/ma…

12:08 pm · May 2, 2018

SRI

@SexualRights

The Women Educating the Middle East About #SexualHealth. #sexed matters thebea.st/2HTI20g?source… via @thedailybeast

10:19 am · May 1, 2018

Action Canada

@actioncanadashr

#EyesOnElSalvador twitter.com/ReproRights/st…

2:12 pm · April 25, 2018 ·

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ASTRA Network

@ASTRANetwork

We are in Zagreb with our member organizations and partners @IntlWomen @SexualRights learning how to advance #SRHR through #humanrights instrumens pic.twitter.com/0vcOouOzCN

3:05 pm · April 23, 2018 ·

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SRI

@SexualRights

New Video Series Highlights #LGBTQ Voices in the Middle East & North Africa out.com/news-opinion/2…

11:32 am · April 17, 2018

SRI

@SexualRights

Argentina's Congress begins debate on legalising abortion @AJENews #argentina #reprorights #prochoice aljazeera.com/news/2018/04/a…

10:31 am · April 12, 2018

SRI

@SexualRights

Today sees the launch of the world’s most comprehensive, searchable database of the status of girls in international law. #girlsrightplatform #humanrights
plan-international.org/7-reas…

8:38 am · April 11, 2018

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Law and Policy Database
The national sexual rights law and policy database is a one-stop-shop for sexual rights related Constitutions, laws and policies.

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UPR Toolkit
This practical toolkit for sexual rights advocates is available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic.

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UPR Database
The SRI's UPR Database includes all sexual rights recommendations and references and is now open access.

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Action Canada
A progressive, pro-choice charitable organization committed to sexual health and rights in Canada and globally.

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What We’re Saying

SRI

@SexualRights

#Mexico's Supreme Court cast votes “recognizing that the denial of a legal abortion after rape constitutes a violation of #reprorights.” In their decision, the justices confirm UN reports condemning lack of access to #abortion as torture. #SRHR medium.com/@amienewman/me…

9:24 am · May 16, 2018

SRI

@SexualRights

Medical student in #Germany: "In six years of medical studies, we learn almost nothing about abortion". Around 101,200 #abortions were performed in Germany in 2017. dw.com/en/germanys-me…

9:27 am · May 14, 2018

SRI

@SexualRights

#Zimbabwe lawmakers call for abortion reform enca.com/africa/as-teen…

1:59 pm · May 10, 2018

SRI

@SexualRights

Today is International Day of the Midwife! Let’s unite to provide quality care for all. Tell us what quality means to you by taking the #WhatWomenWant survey whatwomenwant.org #IDM2018 pic.twitter.com/ahdwuvWamm

10:25 am · May 5, 2018

SRI

@SexualRights

Today is International Day of the Midwife. Midwives provide lifesaving care around the world. #IDM2018 pic.twitter.com/NsddUQhYI9

8:24 am · May 5, 2018

SRI

@SexualRights

Kenyan Clinic Rejects Trump Abortion Policy, Loses $2 Million In U.S. Aid #globalgagrule npr.org/sections/goats…

9:37 am · May 3, 2018

SRI

@SexualRights

Violence against women in #Canada is still a serious, pervasive and systemic problem says @UN Special Rapporteur on #VAW. Among the issues flagged was how the justice system deals with sexual assault complaints. theguardian.com/world/2018/ma…

12:08 pm · May 2, 2018

SRI

@SexualRights

The Women Educating the Middle East About #SexualHealth. #sexed matters thebea.st/2HTI20g?source… via @thedailybeast

10:19 am · May 1, 2018

SRI

@SexualRights

New Video Series Highlights #LGBTQ Voices in the Middle East & North Africa out.com/news-opinion/2…

11:32 am · April 17, 2018

SRI

@SexualRights

Argentina's Congress begins debate on legalising abortion @AJENews #argentina #reprorights #prochoice aljazeera.com/news/2018/04/a…

10:31 am · April 12, 2018

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