Why it is important to integrate the SDGs in a sexual and reproductive health education to improve the HIV and STIs results and to achieve the SDGs?

Joint Event on 9^th International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases & 6^th World Congress on Control and Prevention of HIV/AIDS, STDs & STIs

August 27-28, 2018 | Zurich, Switzerland

Thierry Troussier

Head of UNESCO Chair Sexual Health & Human Rights, Paris Diderot University, France

Keynote: J AIDS Clin Res

Abstract :

Background: The UNESCO Chair for sexual health & human rights is engaged in the implementation of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Strategically, she uses a global perspective them to advance her advocacy on sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Methods: For increase understanding and exchange experiences on sexual reproductive health and rights, the UNESCO Chair proposes a chart developing targets for 17 SDGs, in relation with SRHR. This chart on �??Sexual Health and Rights�?� in the 2030 Agenda NU, is presented for this symposium. Results: The aim of this chart is to describe the relation between the SDGs, human rights and sexual health in order to: facilitate people�??s access to information and lifelong learning on their sexual heath and reproductive health; promote health and sexual wellbeing for living better and longer; ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services and ending the HIV and STIs epidemics; include a focus on the general population and specific population groups like migrants, LGBTI, handicapped and elderly people; challenge pervasive stigmatization and discrimination and; to promote a people-centered approach, gender equality and health equity. The final objective of this chart is to strengthen and advance our advocacy on sexual and reproductive health and sexual rights on the ground, among healthcare professionals, social and legal professionals, as well as with the decision makers. Conclusion & Discussion: To achieve in 2030, the sustainable development goals 3.3 (end the HIV and STIs epidemics) as well as the targets of goal 2 (zero hunger), goal 6 (clean water and sanitation) and goal 7 (clean and affordable energy), this requires that goal 17 be fully realized indeed the partnerships between the countries, the regions of the world and between the private and public organizations is essential to solve financial and human needs.

Biography :

Thierry Troussier is currently working at the Health Directorate General of the French Ministry of Health. Since 2018, in charge of sexual health promotion strategies, 2001 – 2017 Coordinator of the national program for HIV-AIDS and STIs prevention for Metropolitan France and the five French Overseas Territories.

E-mail: t.troussier@santesexuelle-droitshumains.org