We held the International Webinar on Sexual and Reproductive Health in Crisis Situations on March 19, 2025, with the participation of 329 people from Turkey and abroad.
Under the moderation of Sibel Sakarya, MD, MPH, MHPE, board member of our foundation, Lale Say, MD from the World Health Organization (WHO), Lia Brigante, BMid, from the International Confederation of Midwives, Diana C. Pulido Martínez, MD, MPH, from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Gökhan Yıldırımkaya, MD from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Turkey, and Deniz Özkor from our foundation shared their practices in sexual and reproductive health in emergency and crises.
During the webinar, the following points were emphasized in crises:
- International standards and guidelines,
- Integration of midwifery within the context of safe motherhood,
- Empowering local communities,
- Considering the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP),
- Strengthening reproductive health and providing psychosocial support,
- The importance of local, national, and international coordination.
- Safe Motherhood Training of Trainers
Our participants shared many insights and asked numerous questions throughout the session. They also stated that they would benefit from the practical examples presented.
Webinar Program
Opening
- Moderation: Prof. Dr. Sibel Sakarya, Board Member of the Turkish Family Health and Planning Foundation, Public Health Specialist – Academician
Access to Reproductive and Sexual Health Services in Crisis Situations
- Dr. Lale Say, World Health Organization (WHO), Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, Head, SRH Integration in Health Systems
Importance of Integrating Midwifery in Crisis Situations
- Lia Brigante, International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), Board Member Europe
Empowering Communities: Locally-Led Humanitarian Action
- Dr. Diana C. Pulido Martínez, International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Head of Humanitarian Quality Services,
MISP and Lessons Learned from Reproductive Health Needs and Responses After the Hatay and Maraş Earthquake
- Gökhan Yıldırımkaya, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)- Türkiye, SRH Programme Specialist
Empowering Women through Community-Based Model with Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) in Crisis Situations: TAP Foundation – The Case of Adana and Hatay
- Deniz Özkor, The Turkish Family Health and Planning Foundation, Women Empowerment Program Coordinator
You can watch the English video recording of our webinar via the link below:
