SRHR in Humanitarian Crises

Many countries are facing humanitarian crises made more complex by COVID-19 and marked by a disruption of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Women and girls in crisis situations face increased risk of STIs including HIV, unwanted pregnancies, child rape and forced marriage, maternal death and illness, sexual and gender-based violence, all in the absence of strong systems that adequately respond to their urgent needs and help them cope with the aftermath. This panel brings together advocates, scholars, and practitioners from affected communities to discuss the challenges in prioritizing SRH in responses to humanitarian crises. The panel will also exchange lessons for more comprehensive responses that center the voices and needs of communities in crisis; meet urgent SRH needs while strengthening systems that enable redress and prevention of further harm.

SPEAKERS:
Hilina Berhanu | Co-Founder, Yellow Movement
Manisha Kumar | Co-Founder, MASUM
Grady Arnott | Legal Research Manager, Center for Reproductive Rights

MODERATOR
Kui Muraya | Health Systems Researcher, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Program
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This panel took place during the Aspen New Voices Invisible No More Festival on 2-3 December 2021. The festival centered storytelling, and spotlighted those most affected by SRHR policies rather than those in positions of decision-making power. It featured the ideas and expertise of Aspen New Voices Fellows and global SRHR experts. It offered a place for people of diverse backgrounds, expertise, locations, and desires come together to learn from each other.