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Pubescent girls face unique emotional barriers to returning to school after a disaster concerning water, sanitation and hygiene (WAS
Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic poses a grave threat to refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Cholera continues to be a significant problem in humanitarian settings, with recent outbreaks in displaced populations in South Suda
Displaced adolescent girls and women face many challenges managing their monthly menstrual flow with dignity.
This discussion paper summarizes the results and implications of a study commissioned by the World Bank to conduct
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.