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Provide access to gender-specific information in education51 and healthcare52,
including information on family planning.53 The CEDAW Committee has clarified that
the treaty includes a right to information on sexual and reproductive health and that
this should be delivered by properly trained personnel54, as well as a right to be
properly informed about healthcare treatment55
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