Forced Sterilization and Its Effect on the Reproductive and Sexual Health Rights of WWD (Women with Disability)

Abstract

Forced sterilization has profoundly impacted the reproductive and sexual health rights of women with disabilities (WWD).  It takes away the right of motherhood from women with disabilities (WWD). The trauma of sterilization without consent can lead to long-term mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. This experience often leads women with disabilities (WWD) to distrust medical systems, causing them to avoid healthcare services that could benefit them in the future. Many countries lack adequate legal safeguards against forced sterilization, particularly for women with disabilities (WWD). Where laws exist, enforcement is often weak, and accountability for perpetrators is rare. The forced sterilization of women with disabilities (WWD) is a human rights violation with severe implications for their reproductive and sexual health. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach involving legislative reform, education, advocacy, and comprehensive healthcare services that prioritize the autonomy and dignity of women with disabilities (WWD).