Women, adolescents and youth, and gender-diverse people face several barriers that limit their access to essential health services and their ability to make informed decisions about their bodies. Key barriers include gender inequality, stigma and discrimination, health provider bias, violence, poverty, ageism, and restrictive laws and policies.
Our Self-Care, Gender & Youth Advocacy Brief outlines some of the policy barriers to improving access to self-care for women and youth, while also highlighting actions that civil society can take to advocate for more progressive policies