A staggering 44% of partnered Women in 68 countries do not have the right over their body to make informed decisions when it comes to havingsex, usingcontraceptionand seeking Health care. Also an estimated 257 million women worldwide have an unmet need for safe, reliable contraception.
Around 24% of partnered women are unable to say no to sex and 11% are unable to make decisions specifically about contraception, according to data from 68 countries cited inUNFPAs State of World Population Report 2023.