ENSURING WOMEN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH THROUGH MULTIFACETED EFFORTS: A KEY TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Women’s human rights, including reproductive health, are protected under international law. Global conferences enable governments to reaffirm commitments, such as the 1995 Beijing Platform for Action and the 1993 UN Conference on Human Rights, ensuring women’s sexual and reproductive health is vital for achieving the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It highlights that gender equality is essential for economic development, with the United Nations advocating for equal access for women and girls in healthcare as a key to sustainable development.[1] India has made significant progress in maternal health indicators like the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), institutional deliveries, skilled attendance at birth, and prenatal/postnatal care since gaining independence. Despite this, challenges remain, particularly concerning spatial inequality, underlying causes, and care quality. Improvements in these areas are crucial for realizing ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.