Tier 1: FOUNDATIONS
Day 1
Peer Learning Questions - Unit 1
Purpose of these questions:
Consider what “Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights are Universal Human Rights” means for everyone
Further consider how these rights pertain to people with disabilities and disorders
Read the quotes below assigned to your group and then answer the following questions:
When you read these quotes, how do you feel?
How well are these quotes lived out around the world for the general public? How well are they lived out for people with disabilities and disorders?
How should the information in these quotes influence public policies?
Groups 1 and 6
From the Amnesty International website:
“Sexuality is a key part of being human. It is multifaceted and relates to not only our bodies but our gender identity, sexual orientation, our experience of eroticism and intimacy, and reproduction.”
From the World Health Organization Website:
“Sexual rights protect all people's rights to fulfill and express their sexuality and enjoy sexual health, with due regard for the rights of others and within a framework of protection against discrimination.”
Groups 2 and 7
National Coalition for Sexual Health
“Being sexually healthy means being able to enjoy a healthier body, a satisfying sexual life, positive relationships, and peace of mind.”
From the World Health Organization website:
“Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence.”
Groups 3 and 8
American Sexual Health Association
“Sexual health is the ability to embrace and enjoy our sexuality throughout our lives. It is an important part of our physical and emotional health.”
From the Amnesty International website:
“Being able to make decisions about how to express our sexuality, including our sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as about our bodies, our personal relationships, the form and shape of one’s family and the destination of one’s life path, among other things, is essential to our bodily autonomy and dignity.”
Groups 4 and 9
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says sexual health includes:
“the ability to understand the benefits, risks, and responsibilities of sexual behavior; the prevention and care of disease and other adverse outcomes; and the possibility of fulfilling sexual relationships.”
From the World Health Organization Website:
“There is a growing consensus that sexual health cannot be achieved and maintained without respect for, and protection of, certain human rights.”, and
“For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled.”
Groups 5 and 10
World Health Organization defines sexual health as:
“a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity.”
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
“Sexual health is impacted by socioeconomic and cultural contexts – including policies, practices, and services – that support healthy outcomes for individuals, families, and their communities.”
From the Amnesty International website:
“…across the world, millions of people, particularly members of marginalized and stigmatized communities and those living in poverty, are prevented from making free and informed decisions about their bodies.”