Lebanon
EmergencyThe multiple, intersecting, and escalating crises affecting Lebanon also create SRH service gaps, which many community-based organizations are dedicated to serving.
Haiti
EmergencySeveral crises unfolding in July and August 2021 have deepened humanitarian needs and crises in Haiti. Recent political instability and violence, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, Tropical Storm Grace, and rising COVID-19 rates exacerbate existing humanitarian needs for communities in Haiti.
A humanitarian and human rights crisis is rapidly unfolding in Afghanistan as the country once again falls under Taliban rule. The lives of human rights activists, particularly women’s rights defenders, are at risk.
UNICEF is continuing to work with partners to support children and their families across the country.
Plagued by decades of violent conflict and natural disasters, Afghanistan has created one of the largest refugee populations in the world. The IRC provides humanitarian relief and recovery assistance to those affected by crises.
The need in Afghanistan is overwhelming and growing fast as conflict escalates and drives more than 393,000 newly displaced people from their homes. They need food, water, shelter, and protection. Please give now to rush emergency aid to displaced Af
This paper aims to identify strategic components that contribute to health system strengthening in DRC and Somalia.
This video shows techniques for insertion and removal of Jadelle implants. The accompanying booklet provides descriptions and notes that correspond with the "insertion" and 'removal" parts of the videos. Note that the video illustrates an incision with a scalpel for insertion of Jadelle. However, Jadelle is now provided with a disposable trocar that is sharp enough to penetrate the skin directly. Thus the disposable trocar can be used to puncture the skin and insert the rods, without the need for an incision.
The World Health Organization (WHO) convened a Guideline Development Group (GDG) meeting from 29 to 31 July 2019 to review global guidance on contraceptive eligibility for women at high risk of HIV acquisition to and determine whether revisions to the fifth edition of the Medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive use (MEC) were needed. The issue was deemed critical, particularly for sub-Saharan Africa, given the high lifetime risk of acquiring HIV alongside the importance of hormonal contraception in offering women and adolescent girls’ choice and in reducing their risk of unintended pregnancy, a common threat to the health, well-being and lives of women and adolescent girls.
This resource is used for the Mix and Match activity in Session 10 of the Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives in Crisis Settings S-CORT workshop. The activity discusses common rumors and misconceptions associated with IUDs and implants and how to address them with facts.
These three modified checklists are designed for facilitators to assess the pre and post IUD and implant insertion and removal skills of participants during the Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives in Crisis Settings S-CORT workshop.
During this session, participants will reflect on their expectations for the training and agree on ground rules.