Social accountability as a strategy to promote sexual and reproductive health entitlements for stigmatized issues and populations

Commentary
par
Schaaf, Marta et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

International

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

In this Commentary, we discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of social accountability strategies in promoting the availability of a full range of sexual and reproductive health services for excluded and historically oppressed populations.

Constatations/points à retenir

Programs employed several strategies, including linking their strategies to legal accountability, budgetary expenditures, or other institutionalized processes; taking steps to ensure inclusion, including through consultation with excluded or stigmatized groups throughout the program design and implementation process; specific outreach and support to integrating marginalized groups into program activities; and the creation of separate spaces to ensure confidentiality and safety.

Mots clés

Stigma
Peer/PWLLE program involvement