Understanding Your Rights

Sexual and reproductive health rights are not a favour granted to you — they are yours. Knowing them changes how you show up in a clinic, a relationship and a conversation with a partner.

The core rights

• Confidentiality. A health worker cannot share your status, results or visit with your family, partner or employer without your consent.
• Informed consent. No test, procedure or treatment should happen without it being explained to you first, in language you understand.
• Non-discrimination. Your age, marital status or income cannot legally be used to deny you care.
• Access to information. Accurate contraception, STI and fertility information is something you are entitled to ask for and receive.

If a right is denied

You can ask for a different provider, request a supervisor, or contact a partner organisation like PPAG. Brocode's Support page lists confidential channels that can help you escalate.