In Myanmar, a surge in conflict, growing internal displacement, and the impacts of Cyclone Mocha have placed people, particularly women, in dangerous environments. The rise in gender disparities in employment due to the ongoing conflict has only heightened the vulnerability of women to trafficking and gender-based violence. In addition, the decline of the health system has left many women without access to vital health services. This report highlights the devastating situation in Myanmar and underscores the pressing need for assistance in bolstering the country’s economic and health systems.

The Lebanese healthcare system faces multiple challenges including limited capacities, shortage of skilled professionals, and inadequate supplies, in addition to hosting a significant number of refugees. This study aimed to review the maternal health outcomes of disadvantaged Lebanese and refugee pregnant women seeking antenatal care (ANC) services at primary healthcare centers in Lebanon.

This report synthesizes findings and lessons learned from interviews conducted with leading experts working on self-care and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in humanitarian, fragile, and stable settings, including program implementers, researchers, donors, and more. The report describes the current landscape of SRH self-care in humanitarian and fragile settings and aims to inform an ambitious new agenda for the self-care movement for the world’s most vulnerable populations.