Advocacy

Our Work

The RAISE Initiative's advocacy projects are designed to:

Increase understanding and awareness of the RH needs of displaced populations, as well as the complexity of the factors that can contribute to their vulnerability in the absence of RH services
Draw attention to the existing international policy framework, such as the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Plan of Action, the Beijing Platform for Action and the Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women which recognises RH as a basic human right to which all people, including refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), are entitled
Encourage decision makers to include comprehensive RH as an integral part of their humanitarian policies and action
Support decision makers through the provision of technical support, high quality research and programme evidence that highlight the critical need for improved RH service delivery from the onset of emergencies, as well as the long term benefits of ensuring adequate, timely, quality RH care to those affected by humanitarian emergencies

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