This piece in the Independent reported on the call to action by the Center and other organizations for the international community to protect the SRHR of people fleeing the war in Ukraine. The Center’s Leah Hoctor said: “It is imperative that European governments ensure that their humanitarian assistance prioritises the sexual and reproductive health and human rights of women and girls. Robust political will and financial support for sexual and reproductive health services is vital to address serious risks of harm to the health of women and girls and to ensure protection from gender-based violence.”

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“Women and girls escaping Ukraine and trapped there ‘must be provided’ with abortions and contraception,” 03.19.22