Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction / Ebenezer Durojaye, Gladys Mirugi-Mukundi and Charles Ngwena -- Abortion and 'conscientious objection' in South Africa: The need for regulation / Satang Nabaneh -- Addressing Maternal Mortality through decriminalizing abortion in Nigeria: Asking the "Woman Question" / Ibrahim Obadina -- Mainstreaming the 'Abortion Question' into the Right to Health in Uganda / Robert Nanima -- Barriers to Access to Contraceptives for Adolescent Girls in Rural Zimbabwe as a Human Rights Challenge / Michelle Rufaro Maziwisa -- It Takes Two to Tango! - The Relevance and Dilemma of Involving Men in the Realisation of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Africa / Sibusiso Mkwananzi -- It Takes Two to Tango! - The Relevance and Dilemma of Involving Men in the Realisation of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Africa / Godfrey Dalitso Kangaude -- Addressing Female Genital Cutting/Mutilation (FGC/M) in The Gambia: Beyond Criminalisation / Ebenezer Durojaye and Satang Nabenah -- In Search of a Middle Ground: Addressing Cultural and Religious Influences on the Criminalisation of Homosexuality in Nigeria / Adetoun T Adebanjo -- A Case for Removing Barriers to Legal Recognition of Transgender Persons in Botswana / Kutlwano Pearl Magashula -- Advancing the Rights of Sexual and Gender Minorities under the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights: The Journey to Resolution 275 / Berry D. Nibogora -- Lessons from Litigating for Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Southern Africa / Tambudzai Gonese-Manjonjo and Ebenezer Durojaye -- Experiences from the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights KNCHR) on the Promotion and Protection of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights / Shatikha S. Chivusia -- Monitoring implementation of the sexual and reproductive health and rights of adolescent children: the role of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child / Ayalew Getachew Assefa.

"This book explores recent developments, constraints and opportunities relating to the advancement of sexual and reproductive health and rights in Africa. Despite many positive developments in sexual and reproductive health in recent years, many Africans still encounter challenges, for instance in poor maternity services, living with HIV, and discrimination on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation or identity. Covering topics such as abortion, gender identity, adolescent sexuality and homosexuality, the chapters in this book discuss the impact of culture, morality and social beliefs on the enjoyment of sexual and reproductive health and rights across the continent, particularly in relation to vulnerable and marginalised groups. The book also explores the role of litigation, national human rights institutions and regional human rights bodies in advancing the realisation of sexual and reproductive health and rights in the region. Throughout, the contributions highlight the relevance of a rights-based framework in addressing topical and contentious issues on sexual and reproductive health and rights within Sub-Saharan Africa. This book will be of interest to researchers of sexuality, civil rights and health in Africa"-- Provided by publisher.