Energy access, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender.
This paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the intricate relationship between energy access, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender. It delves into the multifaceted ways in which limited access to modern energy sources intersects with gender disparities and impacts SRHR outcomes, particularly for women.
Firstly, this paper will address the intersection of gender with both energy access and SRHR.
It highlights the gendered dimensions of energy access, emphasizing how women often bear the disproportionate burden of energy poverty and the gendered dimensions of SRHR, advocating for a gender-transformative approach.
Secondly, this paper explores the existing literature on the effects of energy poverty on women’s SRHR, identified in household energy use and energy access for public services. Lastly, this paper identifies some key research and policy gaps and proposes some recommendations for further research. It advocates for integrated approaches, prioritizing the intersectionality of energy access, SRHR, and gender in sustainable development initiatives. Overall, this paper seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between energy access, SRHR and gender to provide insights for policymakers, practitioners and researchers.
