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The application of existing human rights to sexuality and sexual health constitute sexual rights. Sexual rights protect all peoples right 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.
Sexual rights include the right of individuals to The highest attainable standard of sexual health, including access to sexual and reproductive health care services – Seek, receive and impart information related to sexuality; – Sexuality education – Respect for bodily integrity – Choose their partner – Decide to be sexually active or not – Consensual sexual relations