SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REVIEW OF LAW AND WOMEN'S STUDIES

Putting it to Good Use: The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and Women's Right to Reproductive Health

This article discusses how human rights are being used to advance women's right to reproductive health. Part II discusses the intersection between human rights and advancing women's reproductive health. This is followed by a short overview of the United Nations treaty monitoring system, in Part III, and an examination of some of the major international treaties along with how they relate to women's health and human rights.