Rio de Janeiro: United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has taken a stand for women's reproductive rights during the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro.
Hillary Clinton told the audience today that she applauds the final document's endorsement of women's sexual and reproductive health as an essential element in sustainable development.
But she said ensuring women's ability to control when and whether to have children is essential. Hillary Clinton said the United States would continue to work to ensure reproductive rights are respected in international agreements.
Several other policymakers have taken similar stances during the UN conference, objecting to the omission of specific language on reproductive rights in the final document.
PTI
First Published: Friday, June 22, 2012, 23:01