Abortion prominent in UN agenda

The theme of this year’s commission is “Fertility, Reproductive Health and Development.” The initial draft of this year’s outcome document was released last week and as expected, the text is rife with references to sexual and reproductive health, family planning and contraceptives. Statements by International Planned Parenthood Federation, Family Care International, Ipas and Advocates for Youth are included and call for increased funding for family planning and contraceptives, decriminalizing abortion, as well as comprehensive sexuality for young people, including the “removal of legal barriers that restrict young people’s access to essential services, such as parental and spousal consent, age of consent and issues of confidentiality.” LifeNews