Chinedum Aguwa
sochum@worldmun.org
Chinedum Aguwa is a junior living in Kirkland House from West Bloomfield, Michigan concentrating in History of Science and Global Health and Health Policy on the premedical track. In WorldMUN, she is SOCHUM chair. Chinedum is also involved in Kuumba Singers, the Center for Wellness and Health Promotion, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. In her free time, she sews clothes, reads dystopian novels, and hikes!
Topic: Universal Healthcare Coverage: Sexual Health From An International Perspective
Cultural, religious, and societal norms are crucial in the global realization of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Their effects have culminated into significant disparities in access and quality of care. All around the world, the limiting powers of cultural taboos and conservative beliefs regarding sexuality and reproductive health hinder open discussions surrounding the provision of essential services. Additionally, legal and policy barriers, such as restrictive abortion laws and inadequate funding for family planning services, further limit access to comprehensive SRHR care. Economic factors are also essential in determining the allocation of SRHR services. Low- and middle-income countries often lack the financial resources necessary to fund these services. In this committee, delegates will take apart the fabric of sexual health discourse around the world and find further solutions that allow for greater provision of sexual health resources.