This module will provide a deeper insight into the complex inter relationship of selective abortions with the politics of safe abortion rights.
It offers an perspective on the current landscape sex determination, eugenics and safe abortion laws and policies and builds a better understanding of the barriers to the challenges to safe abortions.
This foundational knowledge is critical for anyone working in sexual and reproductive health and rights issues, especially those working on safe abortion rights, public health, public policy, international human rights, programme managers, healthcare providers, activists or volunteers.
The module is divided into audio-visual segments and interactive sections such as quizzes, polls, worksheets and additional readings. It should take 2 hours to complete, including the short assignment to be submitted at the end.