Reproductive rights include the rights of all individuals and couples to decide freely and responsibly the number, spacing and timing of their children, and to have the information and means to do so. Further, decisions concerning reproduction should be made free from discrimination, coercion and violence. These services are essential for all people, married and unmarried, including adolescents and youth. For people to realize their reproductive rights, they need access to reproductive and sexual health care in the context of primary health care. This should include a range of family planning; obstetrical and gynaecological care; prevention, care and treatment of STIs and HIV/AIDs; education and counselling on human sexuality and reproductive health; prevention and surveillance of violence against women and elimination of traditional harmful practices.