Paradigmatic Changes in Gender Justice: The Advancement of Reproductive Rights in International Human Rights Law

This article analyses how reproductive justice has been addressed by the InterAmerican Human Rights System through case law, hearings and thematic reports. The authors of the paper suggest that although reproductive rights have been integrated in the human rights frameworks, much remains to be done to apply these rights in Latin America. Further, it is put forth that until access to legal abortion, emergency contraception and reproductive techniques among other things are interpreted as a part of human rights, gender inequality will persist. Moreover, despite the significance of international jurisprudence addressing reproductive rights, until the socioeconomic and societal barriers which prevent regional judges from integrating international law into domestic law, gender equality and reproductive rights will be at risk.