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The term “reproductive violence” has recently started appearing in the reports of UN agencies and human rights experts, and has been proposed for inclusion in negotiated resolutions.  Its proponents argue that it draws attention to specific harmful practices like forced abortion and sterilization or even gestational surrogacy.  At the same time, those seeking to define the term also use it to condemn abortion restrictions, framing forced abortion and denial of abortion as equally violent acts.  Because of this, the term “reproductive violence” should be avoided in UN policy.  This Definitions article explains the origins of the term and how it is already being used in the UN system to promote abortion and frame the pro-life position as a source of violence.

Statement and Submissions

UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW – FOURTH CYCLE Submission to the 54th session of the Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review Working Group January–February 2027, Geneva, Switzerland UGANDA The Center for Family…

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Friday Fax

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Friday Fax

Rebecca Oas, Ph.D.

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Friday Fax

Stefano Gennarini, J.D.

September 25, 2026

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