2020 Highlights
Responding to COVID
The COVID-19 Taskforce led our rapid response in sourcing and sharing relevant information, developing programmatic guidance, and engaging in ongoing advocacy efforts. We began developing the Frontlines Implementers Network, an open and trusted virtual platform that will meet the self-identified needs of implementers.
Learn MoreTools to Transition from MISP to Comprehensive SRH
The IAWG Training Partnership Initiative led a three-year effort creating workshops and trainings to aid in transitioning from MISP objective to comprehensive SRH services.
Learn MoreS-CORT Modules
The IAWG Training Partnership Initiative revised five clinical training courses to help providers achieve the objectives of the MISP.
Learn MoreStreaming IAWG 2020
Pivoting from an in-person because of COVID-19, IAWG hosted a digitized version of the 18th meeting; repurposing 14 panels and presentations as online sessions.
Learn MoreWebsite Launch
The March 2020 redesign of IAWG.net improved site speed, user experience, and site functionality.
Learn MoreLaunched MISP Distance Learning Module
This self-instructional learning module increases knowledge of priority SRH services that must be initiated at the onset of a humanitarian crisis and provides the information and tools needed to fully implement the MISP.
Learn MoreInstitutionalizing Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
The ASRH Sub-Working Group released the 2020 revision of the ASRH toolkit for humanitarian settings, ran a webinar series to assist adolescent-led organizations in their COVID-19 responses, and provided 15 grants to adolescent-led organizations.
Learn MoreAccelerating Maternal and Newborn Health
Launched the Accelerating Newborn Health in Humanitarian Settings Initiative.
Learn More311 Resources Shared
IAWG, member organizations, and community-based organizations shared an astounding 311 resources to advocate for and provide sexual and reproductive health services in humanitarian settings.
52 Members
IAWG had 20 Steering Committee members, 25 Associate Organizations, and 7 Associate Individuals.
3,300+ Community
More than 3,300 sexual and reproductive health community members engaged with IAWG online.
2021 Priorities
Collaborative Learning and Innovation
Empowering IAWG and its partners to share innovations, document and build evidence around what works when delivering SRH in emergencies, and collaborating around resource development and programming.
Support Ongoing Localization Efforts
Launching IAWG’s Frontline Implementers Network; supporting or revitalizing regional IAWGs or other regional coordination platforms; and channeling resources to local actors to better prepare for and respond to emergencies in collaboration with IAWG.
Advocacy and Accountability
Amplifying IAWG voices in advocacy circles and quickly responding to emerging advocacy opportunities and needs to fulfill global commitments to SRHR.
Governance and Strategy
Undertaking activities to strengthen IAWG’s systems and structure to support strategic growth, including a diversity, equity, and inclusion audit and strategic planning for 2021-2025.
Strategic and Sustainable Partnership Development
Mobilizing additional funding for unfunded or underfunded SRHR areas.