The RHRC

The RHRC Consortium has significantly contributed to improved reproductive health in humanitarian settings. Major accomplishments include: Expansion of reproductive health service delivery: Increased access to reproductive health services in over 110 sites in 48 countries through collaborative work with governments and NGOs. Participation in global... evaluation of reproductive health services in humanitarian settings: In 2004, conducted a global evaluation with partners to highlight the progress and remaining gaps in improving reproductive health services for crisis-affected populations. Initiation of research, publication of papers and hosting of research conferences: Together with technical and local partners, conducted research to document refugee and internally displaced persons' needs to better advocate to donors and policy makers, and to improve reproductive health service delivery. Organized three landmark research conferences on reproductive health in emergencies in 2000, 2003 and 2008. Integration of the MISP in the Sphere standards: Successfully advocated for the integration of the MISP for Reproductive Health in the 2004 revised version of the Sphere Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response for humanitarian assistance providers. Partnered with key alliances for advocacy: Actively collaborated with other agencies to draft, field test, revise and update Reproductive Health in Humanitarian Settings: An Inter-agency Field Manual, a key field tool to guide quality reproductive health services in crisis settings. Development and dissemination of resource materials: Published reports, field guides, manuals and articles that have led to measurable improvements in reproductive health care for crisis-affected populations, including field-friendly manuals for humanitarian workers on HIV/AIDS, emergency contraception, the MISP, gender-based violence, emergency obstetric care and sexually transmitted infections.Read More