Sexual and reproductive health and rights

Persons with disabilities are entitled to sexual and reproductive health, which is a component of the right to health. Women,men, girls and boys with disabilities must have access to accessible sexual and reproductive services and information thatmeets their specific requirements. Generally, the sexual and reproductive health of persons with disabilities is a low priorityfor health stakeholders, due to the misconception that persons with disabilities are not able to make free choices about theirsexual lives.