Women still face barriers to reproductive health rights – GRPA

The Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) says that while it recognises the strides women in Guyana and across the globe have made regarding gender empowerment and equality, it is also important to reflect critically on the barriers that continue to impede further progress.

In a press release to mark International Women’s Day, the association said barriers against Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (which are essential to the health and wellbeing of women, men and a productive society) persist.

“Women and girls need to be empowered to exercise control over their sexual and reproductive lives if Guyana