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Pubescent girls face unique emotional barriers to returning to school after a disaster concerning water, sanitation and hygiene (WAS
In 2019, 30,000 people were forced to leave their homes due to conflict, persecution, and natural disaster each day.
Adequate environmental health services are critical for human rights, health, and development, especially in the context of forced d
Displaced adolescent girls and women face many challenges managing their monthly menstrual flow with dignity.
This background paper focuses on supporting sustainable, equitable and resilient water services over the short and long term during
There is a significant gap in empirical evidence on the menstrual hygiene management (MHM) challenges faced by adolescent girls and
Post-disaster relief and recovery operations seldom focus on women’s priorities regarding menstrual hygiene.
Global attention on improving the integration of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) into humanitarian response is growing.
Good hygiene practices are crucial for avoiding Ebola contamination during the transport and burial of deceased persons potentially
In this paper, we argue for including a full hygiene promotion intervention as an early part of emergency response.