SAFEGUARDING WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: AN IN-DEPTH EXAMINATION

AUTHOR – SIDDHI MEHRA, LAW ASPIRANT AT M.K.E.S COLLEGE OF LAW

BEST CITATION – SIDDHI MEHRA, SAFEGUARDING WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: AN IN-DEPTH EXAMINATION, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (3) OF 2025, PG. 87-89, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

THIS ARTICLE IS PUBLISHED IN THE COLLABORATED SPECIAL ISSUE OF M.K.E.S. COLLEGE OF LAW AND THE INSTITUTE OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ILE), TITLED “WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND LEGAL REFORMS” (ISBN: 978-81-968842-4-6). .

ABSTRACT

Reproductive rights are essential human rights that ensure individuals, especially women, have the freedom to make knowledgeable choices regarding their bodies, sexuality, and reproductive health. These rights cover various concerns, such as access to contraceptives, safe abortion, maternal healthcare, and protection against coercion and discrimination in reproductive issues. This research paper offers an in-depth examination of the legal and policy structures safeguarding women’s reproductive rights, addressing the obstacles to their fulfilment, and investigating methods to promote these rights worldwide

Keywords: Reproductive rights, Women’s rights, Maternal health, Gender equality, Reproductive healthcare laws