Programs Reproductive Health
Reproductive Health Program Fact Sheet
Women's Refugee Commission, September 2009
A fact sheet on the Women's Refugee Commission Reproductive Health Program.
Reproductive Health in Northern Uganda
Women's Refugee Commission, August 2009
Fuel and Firewood Initiative: Leading international efforts to provide safe cooking fuel for refugees
Women's Refugee Commission, April 2009
Double-sided fact sheet on our fuel and firewood initiative.
Engaging Men and Boys in Refugee Settings to Address Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Women's Commission, UNHCR, Sonke Gender Justice Network, December 2008
A report from a workshop held in Cape Town, South Africa in September 2008.
Consultation on Reproductive Health Technologies in Crisis Settings: Summary of Proceedings
PATH, Women's Commission, October 2008
A consulatation on new and emerging reproductive health technologies in crisis settings.
Reproductive Health Coordination Gap, Services Ad Hoc: Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) Assessment in Kenya
Women's Commission, September 2008
The post-election violence in Kenya in the early months of 2008 displaced more than 500,000 people. The Women's Commission went to Kenya in April 2008 to assess the implementation of the MISP. Also available: Report for Contributors (English) and Report for Contributors (Kiswahili).
PRIMER: Reproductive Health for Young People in War Zones
Women's Commission, February 2008
A primer on reproductive health for young people in conflict situations.
PRIMER: Life-saving Care for Pregnant Women and Girls in War Zones
Women's Commission, February 2008
A primer on why emergency medical care is important for pregnant women and girls in war zones and natural disasters.
PRIMER: Emergency Contraception in War Zones
Women's Commission, February 2008
A primer on why emergency contraception is important for women affected by conflict.
Fuel-Efficient Stoves: Report from Workshop in Darfur
Women's Commission, February 2008
On September 25, 2007, a participatory workshop for 30 internally displaced women in Darfur on the subject of fuel-efficient stoves (FES) was facilitated by CHF and the Women's Commission/International Rescue Committee(IRC). The next day, an information-sharing workshop on FES programming for FES service providers and other NGOs, UN agencies, government ministries and other interested parties was held.
Voices of Iraqi Refugee Women and Girls in Jordan
Women's Commission, September 2007
Iraqi Refugee Women and Youth in Jordan: Reproductive Health Findings (A Snapshot from the Field)
Women's Commission, September 2007
The Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children saw firsthand the terrible difficulties that displaced Iraqi women and children face on a mission to Jordan in June 2007. We were presented with a picture of a refugee population that has limited or no access to health care, including prevention of and response to gender-based violence, safe delivery services, including emergency obstetric care, family planning and prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS--the four areas of reproductive health care.
Also available: Arabic version
Reproductive Health in Conflict and Emergencies
Women's Commission, August 2007
A fact sheet on reproductive health in conflict and emergencies.
Iraqi Refugees in Jordan: Desperate and Alone
Women's Commission, July 2007
The bleak situation of Iraqi refugees in Jordan, and our immediate recommendations.
"We Want Birth Control": Reproductive Health Findings in Northern Uganda
Women's Commission, June 2007
The Women's Commission and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) conducted a reproductive health (RH) assessment among the conflict-affected populations of northern Uganda in February 2007. Northern Uganda has been embroiled in a civil war for almost 20 years, resulting in the displacement of approximately 1.5 million people. The assessment team visited the districts of Kitgum and Pader and also visited a youth center and clinic in Gulu. In general, the findings revealed that although some basic services were in place, many were sorely lacking.
Also available: A follow-up to group discussions, Summary report and Report to contributors (Luo)
Minimum Initial Service Package for Reproductive Health in Crisis Situations
Women's Commission, September 2006
The MISP for Reproductive Health (RH) is a coordinated set of priority activities designed to: prevent and manage the consequences of sexual violence; reduce HIV transmission; prevent excess maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity; and plan for comprehensive RH services in the early days and weeks of an emergency. The MISP distance learning module aims to increase humanitarian actors' knowledge of these priority RH services to initiate at the onset of a crisis situation.
Thai-Burma Border Reproductive Health Assessment
Women's Commission, April 2006
Assessment to address needs of the internally displaced Burmese (est. 600,000 - 1 million in 2003) living in border areas of neighboring countries, especially Thailand.
Beyond Firewood: Fuel Alternatives and Protection Strategies for Displaced Women and Girls
Women's Commission, March 2006
Assessing the risks for women and children involving firewood collection in regions of ongoing conflict and exploring the alternatives.
A synopsis of the report in English. Also in Arabic and French. A case study on Nepal. Read a case study on Darfur.
Emergency Obstetric Care Project Impact Report
Reproductive Health Response in Conflict Consortium, March 2006
Finding Trees in the Desert: Firewood Collection and Alternatives in Darfur
Women's Commission, March 2006
Perils of Direct Provision: The UNHCR's Response to the Fuel Needs of Bhutanese Refugees in Nepal
Women's Commission, March 2006
Report detailing a major alternative fuel development program for Bhutanese refugees in Nepal.
Abuse Without End: Burmese Refugee Women and Children at Risk of Trafficking
Women's Commission, January 2006
Investigation of hundreds of thousands of Burmese refugee women and children who have fled into neighboring Thailand as a result of armed conflict and rampant human rights violations. Also: Thai translation of report by Aurawee Thanasorn
Field-Friendly Guide to Integrate Emergency Obstetric Care in Humanitarian Programs
Women's Commission, Reproductive Health Response in Conflict Consortium, July 2005
Reproductive Health in an Emergency: Assessment of the Minimum Initial Service Package in Tsunami-affected areas of Indonesia
Women's Commission, February 2005
Assesment of MISP of reproductive health in February 2005 in Aceh province of Indonesia.
[Full Report] [Summary in Indonesian]
Resilience in the Darkness: An Update on Child and Adolescent Night Commuters in Northern Uganda
Women's Commission, February 2005
Among IDPs in Uganda, an estimated 44,000 are night commuters. The majority are children, adolescents and women fleeing their villages or IDP camps to town centers to seek safety from LRA attack.
Guidelines for the Care of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Conflict-affected Settings
Reproductive Health Response in Conflict Consortium, December 2004
Available in three parts: Sections 1-4, Sections 5-10 and evaluation forms and annexes.
Progress, Gaps and Challenges Ahead: Inter-agency Global Evaluation of Reproductive Health for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons
Inter-Agency Working Group on Reproductive Health in Refugee Situations
HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control: A Short Course for Humanitarian Workers: Facilitator's Manual
Women's Commission, November 2004
Also available in:
Lifesaving Reproductive Health Care in Chad: Ignored and Neglected
Women's Commission and UNFPA, August 2004
Assessment of the (MISP) Minimum Initial Service Package of reproductive health services among Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad from April 5-14, 2005.
Emergency Obstetric Care: Critical Need Among Populations Affected by Conflict
Women's Commission, March 2004
Assessment report with the goal of averting maternal death and disability among women from conflict-affected populations.
Emergency Contraception for Conflict-affected Settings (Burmese translation)
Women's Commission, 2004
Contracepcao de Emergencia Para Cenarios Afetados por Conflitos
Women's Commission, 2004
Contraception d'urgence pour les Zones Touchees par des Conflits
Women's Commission, 2004
Emergency Contraception for Conflict- Affected Settings: A Reproductive Health Response in Conflict Consortium Distance Learning Module
Women's Commission, Reproductive Health Response in Conflict Consortium, 2004
This report was developed to meet the need for increased awareness and knowledge about emergency contraception among health service providers working with refugee and internally displaced populations.
[Burmese] [English] [French] [Pashto] [Portuguese] [Spanish]
Gender-based Violence Tools Manual: For Assessment and Program Design, Monitoring and Evaluation in Conflict-affected Settings
Reproductive Health Response in Conflict Consortium, November 2003
Partnering with Local Organizations to Support the Reproductive Health of Adolescent Refugees: A Three-Year Analysis
Women's Commission, October 2003
Still in Need: Reproductive Health Care for Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
Women's Commission, October 2003
A reproductive health assessment focused on the implementation of priority RH activities among Afghan refugees in the Northwest Frontier, Baluchistan and Punjab provinces of Pakistan from August 2002 through June 2003.
Renewing International Commitment to Reproductive Health for Conflict-affected Populations
Reproductive Health Response in Conflict Consortium, October 2003
Desplazados y Deseperados: Evaluacion sobre la Salud Reproductiva en la Poblacion Desplazada en Colombia
Women's Commission, February 2003
Displaced and Desperate: Assessment of Reproductive Health for Colombia's Internally Displaced Persons
Women's Commission, February 2003
An assessment revealing that IDP's suffer a critical lack of access to reproductive health care owing to a number of factors.
Eleanor Bellows Pillsbury Fund for Reproductive Health Care and Rights for Adolescent Refugees
Women's Commission, June 2002
Report based on the findings that adolescent refugees are the least likely to have access to reproductive and other health care services.
If Not Now, When? Addressing Gender-based Violence in Refugee, Internally Displaced, and Post-Conflict Settings
Reproductive Health Response in Conflict Consortium, April 2002
A two year global Gender-based Violence Initiative aimed at improving gender-based violence in refugee, internally displaced, and post-conflict settings.
Refugees and Aids: What Should the Humanitarian Community Do?
Women's Commission, January 2002
An intervention guide for refugees detailing preventative measures against HIV/Aids and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Working WIth Young Refugees to Ensure Their Reproductive Health and Wellbeing: It's Their Right and Our Duty
Women's Commission, 2002
A field resource guide for programming with and for refugee adolescents and youth.
Assessment of Reproductive Health for Refugees in Zambia
Women's Commission, September 2001
A study on behalf of the Reproductive Health for Refugees Consortium concerning reproductive health in Zambia.
Assessment of Reproductive Health of IDPs in Angola
Reproductive Health Response in Conflict Consortium, February 2001
Pashto version: Emergency Contraception for Conflict-Affected Settings
Women's Commission, Reproductive Health Response in Conflict Consortium, 2001
in Arabic
Anticoncepcion de Emergencia en Zonas de Conflicto
Women's Commission report in Spanish and English
Resource List for Adolescent Reproductive Health Programming in Conflict Settings
Women's Commission
