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Dear Team,

We're thrilled to share a groundbreaking victory: the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council adopted a resolution that— for the first time ever —explicitly recognizes sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) as human rights.

This historic step comes after weeks of intense negotiations and represents one of the most significant advancements in UN human rights standards in the last 30 years. [[link removed]]

Led by Canada and adopted by consensus, the resolution focuses on ending violence against women and girls through the fulfillment of economic, social, and cultural rights. Significantly, it includes the concept of sexual rights and recognizes them as human rights, applying this standard to women and girls without exception. It also reaffirms the right to bodily autonomy and the right to sexual and reproductive health.

At every stage, our Geneva team worked closely with Member States to secure strong SRHR language and counter anti-rights efforts to weaken human rights commitments, providing technical expertise and mobilizing support at the highest levels. [[link removed]]

Despite efforts by anti-rights actors to dilute the language, all hostile amendments were defeated—a powerful testament to the strength of our global movement and the importance of collaboration between civil society and Member States. This marks not only a significant advancement in global human rights standards, but also a clear political commitment to making these rights a reality for all.

At a time when fundamental rights are under attack around the world, this win is a beacon of progress and possibility. The resolution not only sets a new global standard; it affirms that the fight for gender equality, dignity, and freedom is far from over, and that together, we can win. [[link removed]]

Join us in celebrating this major milestone—and let's keep pushing forward.

With gratitude,

Enid Muthoni Ndiga
Chief Program Officer, Global Advocacy & Regional Programs

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