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A woman and child in the refugee camp at Cox's Bazar. Photo by Allison Joyce/UN Women.
July 19, 2018

Making Sexual and Reproductive Health Services a Priority for Rohingya Refugees and Host Communities

In refugee and other crisis contexts, women and girls are disproportionately affected by limited access to essential services, including health care. There is a clear need for provision and access to consistent, reliable, and effective sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, which save lives and promote resilience in humanitarian contexts. Here are some questions that the government of Bangladesh and international partners should consider when looking to expand access to quality SRH services for Rohingya refugees and host communities.

Cindy Huang and Liesl Schnabel
Refugees at the Kutupalong refugee camp near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Photo by Russell Watkin, DFID.
July 10, 2018

Close to Home: The Role of Regional Partners in Advancing Medium-Term Solutions for Rohingya Refugees and Hosts in Bangladesh

The Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh continues to grip the region and—particularly with heightened risks during monsoon season—international headlines. There have been important steps toward a comprehensive solution that recognizes the reality of protracted displacement—but additional commitments and coordinated policy dialogue are needed. And regional partners will be key to the ultimate success of these efforts.

Cindy Huang and Kate Gough
Rohingya women refugees at Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
June 8, 2018

Note to G7: Now Is the Time to Support Rohingyas and Their Hosts

Bangladesh is hosting nearly one million Rohingya refugees—mostly crowded into in one of the country’s less-developed areas, Cox’s Bazar. A minority population in Myanmar, stripped of citizenship in the 1980s, the Rohingya have been denied access to education, meaningful livelihoods, and other basic rights for years. Now as refugees in Bangladesh, Rohingya need protection and support to secure health services, safety, food, education, and other opportunities.

Cindy Huang

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