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Family and Fertility: Reproductive Rights in China

Reproductive Rights in China

Migrant workers in China. Credit: Mimi Kuo-Deemer

Reproductive Rights in China Setting the Stage —More than one in ten Chinese are migrant workers —In 1979, China enacted the “one-child” policy —Many migrant workers are punished for getting pregnant —Conversely, in some developed nations women are encouraged to have children

Reproductive Rights in China Migrant Workers in China —China is now the world’s third largest economy —Millions of rural Chinese have moved to urban areas for work —Most spend 11 -12 hours at work every day, seven days a week —Many workers send wages home to support their families Mimi Kuo-Deemer

Womb Economics Mimi Kuo-Dee

Reproductive Rights in China Ask Yourself —What happens when public policies intersect with personal choices? —What are the specific impacts on women?

Reproductive Rights in China The Bottom Line —Considering women’s needs and experiences should be a priority in any policymaking that shapes family planning Credit: Mimi Kuo-Deemer

Reproductive Rights in China Learn More at www. imow. org Interview: Michelle Goldberg Photos: maternal health in East Timor

Reproductive Rights in China What You Can Do Promote sex education through International Women’s Health Coalition Participate in Engender Health’s Action Campaigns Spread the word about this issue

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