CLEAN : Zika-hit nations should allow access to contraception UN

The High Commissioner highlights the challenges of managing the Zika virus in Latin America, emphasizing the need for governments to consider women's reproductive rights. Many women lack control over their pregnancies, especially in environments with prevalent sexual violence. The call is for comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services, including contraception and safe abortion, to be accessible. The situation in El Salvador is discussed, where abortion is criminalized, and a significant portion of women experience violence.

What types of health services are emphasized as necessary for women, men, and adolescents?

What statistics are provided regarding women's experiences of violence in El Salvador?