Access to Contraception for Adolescents in Africa: A Human Rights Challenge

Comparative International Law Journal of Southern Africa, Vol. 44, No. 1, pp. 1-29, 2011

Posted: 11 Sep 2011

Date Written: September 10, 2011

Abstract

This article examines threats to adolescents’ lives and health, which may arise due to lack of access to contraceptive information and services. It then considers the health benefits of ensuring access to contraceptive information and services for adolescents in Africa. More importantly, the article discusses certain barriers to access to contraceptive information and services and the implications for the human rights of adolescents. The article concludes that in line with their obligations under international law, African governments will need to do more than they are presently doing with regard to meeting the sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents in the region.

Keywords: Adolescents, Contraception, Africa, sexual and reproductive health and rights

Suggested Citation

Durojaye, Ebenezer Tope, Access to Contraception for Adolescents in Africa: A Human Rights Challenge (September 10, 2011). Comparative International Law Journal of Southern Africa, Vol. 44, No. 1, pp. 1-29, 2011, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1925350

Ebenezer Tope Durojaye (Contact Author)

University of the Western Cape ( email )

Modderdam Road
Bellville
Cape Town, Western Cape 7535
South Africa

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