(17)Experience shows that population and development programmes are most effective when steps have been taken to improve the status of women (ICPD Programme of Action, point 4.1). Gender equality is a precondition for improved reproductive health, and men should take full responsibility for their sexual and reproductive behaviour (ICPD Programme of Action, point 4.25).
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