Reproductive Justice and Sexual Rights

Reproductive Justice and Sexual Rights

Reproductive Justice and Sexual Rights are closely linked to resistance against epistemic violence and institutional racism, which have historically marginalized the practices of midwives and traditional medicines in rural and peripheral contexts, where sexuality and healthcare are often devalued. Neglected diseases, such as Zika, reveal barriers to accessing essential care, exacerbated by biomedicalization and the prioritization of technocentric medical models that overlook community care. The implementation of large-scale projects and the securitization of territories further aggravate these inequalities, making access to rights and care even more difficult. At the same time, feminist health approaches challenge these structures by proposing models of care that respect local knowledge and women’s autonomy. Addressing these issues requires overcoming barriers of power, being, and knowledge, while promoting a more inclusive health system that is responsive to the needs of peripheral populations.