involuntary sterilization

Involuntary sterilization involves permanently preventing someone from being able to have biological children without their informed consent. Historically, it has been used in unethical ways, often targeting vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, the poor, or marginalized communities, sometimes under oppressive laws or policies. These procedures violate personal autonomy and reproductive rights. While sterilization can be a voluntary medical choice, involuntary sterilization is a serious human rights concern because it denies individuals control over their reproductive future based on discriminatory practices or coercion.