The Brazilian government announced today (17th) that the country will withdraw from the Declaration of the Geneva Consensus on Women’s Health and Family Strengthening. Adherence to the declaration was made during the Jair Bolsonaro government. In 2020, Brazil and 30 other countries signed the agreement, which represents a position of nations against abortion and for the recognition of the family as the foundation of society. In a note, the ministries of Foreign Affairs, Health, Women, Human Rights and Citizenship stated that the government considers that the document has a “limiting understanding of sexual and reproductive rights and the concept of family”. In addition, according to the federal government, the change of position aims to comply with Brazilian legislation and international commitments assumed by Brazil in the defense of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Entry into the Santiago Commitment and the Declaration of Panama was also announced. “The government understands that the Commitment of Santiago and the Declaration of Panama are fully aligned with the relevant Brazilian legislation, in particular with regard to the promotion of gender equality and equity in different spheres, the political participation of women, the fight against all forms of violence and discrimination, as well as sexual and reproductive rights”, says the note. Adhesion was informed by means of a joint communiqué from the ministries involved.
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