Sexual Rights, Globally
We believe that global sexual rights are an a crucial part of sex-positivity and sexual freedom. This page is an introduction to the concept of sexual rights (and sexual rights violations) on a global scale. As an organization, our work in the realm of global sexual rights is just starting.

Sexual Rights Issues

  • Comprehensive sexuality education
  • HIV and other STIs
  • Access to sexual healthcare
  • Acceptance of sexual orientations
  • Acceptance of gender identities and expressions
  • Acceptance of relationship structure diversity
  • Acceptance of diverse sexual desires and fetishes
  • Rights of intersex people
  • Reproductive rights
  • Reproductive coercion
  • Safe and empowered birth
  • Access to safe abortion
  • Sexual assault
  • Relationship abuse
  • Early and forced marriage
  • Bodily autonomy
  • Nonconsensual genital cutting (including in infancy)
  • Gender equality
  • Rights of sex workers
  • Sexual rights of young people

Learn More

Here are some resources that can help you learn more about global sexual rights.
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​Intro to Sexual Rights
By Sexual Rights Initiative

Proudly Pushing the Global Sexual Rights Agenda
Initiative by Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights

Sexual Rights Initiatives to Support

These organizations are doing great work in the realm of advancing sexual rights and preventing sexual rights violations.

No Means No Worldwide

International Youth Alliance for Family Planning

The Coalition of African Lesbians

​Sexual Rights Centre (Zimbabwe)