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Sexual and reproductive health during emergencies for persons with disabilities

 The #Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka is the implementing partner of the project called #Sexual and reproductive health Programme IN #humaniTarian settings (SPRINT).  SPRINT was designed to address gaps in the implementation of the Minimum Initial Service Package (#MISP) for #Reproductive Health, which is a set of priority activities to be implemented at the onset of an emergency. As one of the most vulnerable groups affected in emergencies, SPRINT prioritizes persons with #disabilities in decision making and providing access to community-specific, life-saving SRH needs. Therefore, under SPRINT IV, FPASL organized a training on MISP targeting persons with disabilities.

#Manique Gunaratne together with the trainees of The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon, Specialised #Training & Disability Resource Centre contributed in this endeavor. In order to make this training programme a success, all persons with diverse disabilities which included #vision impaired persons, #hearing impaired persons, persons with #physical disabilities and parents of persons with #interlectual disabilities were selected.

The objective of the training was to sensitize persons with disabilities on the implementation of the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Sexual and Reproductive Health in Emergencies. The nominated participants were able to share the learned information with their larger community. They are also active participants representing the persons with disabilities in decision making and implementing services specific to fulfilling SRH needs of their respective communities.  

The training was held at #Granbell Hotel, in March 2023. All training materials were prepared in accessible formats such as Braille, large print, audio (DAISY), accessible formats and in sign language by The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon, Specialised Training & Disability Resource Centre.

 

Group photo of around thirty people posed indoors. There are three rows: one seated in front and two standing behind. Most of the people are dressed in business or semi-formal attire, including shirts, ties, sarees, and dresses. In the foreground, there is a black table with electronic equipment, including a projector and cables. Behind the group, there's a large white projection screen, and the room has wooden flooring and a wood-paneled ceiling. An illuminated green "EXIT" sign appears on the left wall. The mood is formal, as for a professional or corporate gathering.

Conference or meeting room setting with several people seated at round tables covered with white tablecloths. Most attendees seem to be focused and listening attentively, with some looking slightly distracted. There are water bottles and notebooks on the tables, as well as some electronic devices. One woman is wearing a colorful saree, while others are dressed in a mix of business casual and traditional attire. One woman is wearing a face mask. The background features large windows with blinds drawn and wooden paneled walls. The lighting appears to be natural, coming from the windows. In the back left corner, a man is standing and looking at his phone.

Conference or workshop setting. The image shows several people sitting around round tables covered with white tablecloths in a well-lit room with wooden floors and a wooden ceiling. Water bottles and stationery are placed on the tables. In the foreground, a woman with glasses, wearing a blue shirt, is using sign language, possibly interpreting for the attendees. A man stands at the left side of the image, holding a microphone and addressing the group. The atmosphere appears professional and focused, with participants listening attentively.

Conference room with multiple round tables, each covered with white tablecloths. Attendees, both men and women, are seated and appear to be listening attentively to a speaker or presentation out of the frame. There are bottled waters and notepads on the tables. The room has wooden floors, a modern wooden ceiling with lights, and tall windows or partitions along the walls. The atmosphere suggests a formal or corporate workshop, seminar, or meeting.



#Manique Gunaratne

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon,

385 J3 Old Kotte Road,

Rajagiriya,

Sri Lanka.

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