The Vatican on Friday said it would not participate in the summit as the agenda had been reduced to sexual and reproductive health rights and sex education and did not take into account the views of all nations. The meeting has been heavily criticised by the Catholic Church and some NGOs, who argue that it seeks to promote abortion. By PAULINE KAIRUMore by this AuthorBy ELIZABETH MERABMore by this AuthorKenya and the United Nations are hosting a global sexual and reproductive health forum amid opposition over abortion. The Vatican on Friday said it would not participate in the summit as the agenda had been reduced to sexual and reproductive health rights and sex education and did not take into account the views of all nations. “It’s now time to finish that unfinished business.”On Tuesday, Heads of States unveiled commitments to achieve short-term targets aimed at realising universal sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Source: Daily Nation November 12, 2019 17:27 UTC