In response to the crisis, UNFPA has provided the Erbil Maternity Hospital with reproductive health and delivery kits containing medical supplies to cater for emergency obstetric care for 1,200 deliveries. However, without additional resources, these kits will only meet needs for a few weeks. UNFPA has also deployed social workers in the Khazar Camp to support the specific needs of pregnant women and provide referrals as needed.
In addition, more than 2,000 women and girls are receiving basic hygiene supplies through the delivery of UNFPA’s women dignity kits (containing items such as underwear, soap and sanitary pads) in two camps and host communities in Dohuk Governorate. Safe spaces for women and services to address gender-based violence are also being established in camps.
“We are redirecting our resources, including our surge capacity and available stocks,” said Dr. Osotimehin. “However, given the potential enormity of this crisis, we would require financial assistance in order to be able to sustain and scale up our humanitarian activities and those of our partners.”
UNFPA estimates that it will require $6.5 million to provide for the needs of over 200,000 women and girls affected by the crisis by offering reproductive health care services, psychosocial support and activities to raise awareness about gender-based violence.
(Source: UN)
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