Why Are These Global Partnerships Relevant to Human Rights Activism?

Each partner represents a link in a long global chain of human rights activism and, with roots in the community, serves as a key ally to governments and large humanitarian agencies. In this role, partners that have used “Our Bodies, Ourselves” content – and others like them – are central to countering failed political leadership and cultural mores that restrict mobility, access to resources, and decision-making power on matters related to sexual health, marriage, fertility and birth control, education and money. Without them, and the bridge they create between communities and institutions, advancing health and human rights remains a challenge, despite significant aid and various international human rights covenants and watchdogs that purport to protect women and girls.