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World Humanitarian Day- RH in Conflict Areas

Reader diary posted by RHRefugee, JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.

August 19, 2009 - 4:26pm

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Today markes World Humanitarian Day,  a time to celebrate the efforts of men and women who work to save lives in war and natural disaster.

 Though we have come a long way in recognizing the right of reproductive health for refugees, there is much to be done.  Displaced populations in humanitarian settings continue to fall through the cracks, especially since food, water, and shelter are prioritized. While on the move for safety, women are particularly vulnerable to unwanted pregnancy, death during childbirth, sexual violence and STIs.  


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Mother's of a Different Reality

Reader diary posted by RHRefugee, JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.

May 11, 2009 - 12:44pm

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31 people have died from swine flu-multiply that
by 17,290 and you come close to the 536,000 pregnant women who die every year
from largely preventable causes.



It is not surprising that the countries with the
highest maternal mortality are war-torn. 
Perhaps best said by a woman in Eastern Congo,
"We are victims of war.  We don't take up
arms, but we, the women suffer the most."


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