GLOSSARY

Gender Equity

Acting with fairness and justice related to the benefits and responsibilities between all genders

Sexual Health

A state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination, and violence.

Reproductive Freedom

Having the ability, access, and support to achieve your reproductive goals; including the option to decide if, when, and how often to have children.

Cultural Safety

Having respect for and behaving in ways which recognize and honor the customs, values, identities, traditions, and practices of a given culture or community.

Bodily Autonomy

 The right to make decisions about your own body, life, and future, without coercion or violenceThe right to make decisions about your own body, life, and future, without coercion or violence

Gender Identity

One’s innermost feelings and sense of their gender, often described along the spectrum of masculinity and femininity.

Movement Building

The process of organizing people and organizations to work together towards a shared vision or cause