Events

Event Date: December 17, 2018

SRH in the Arab States: Consultative Meeting

Objectives

The objective of the expert meeting is to present, discuss, disseminate, and finalize the findings of a regional report, Sexual and Reproductive Health Integration in Selected Arab Countries (Phase 2), and to present and discuss a regional SRH integration framework.

The key objectives of the workshop include:

  • Present the results of the regional report;
  • Discuss developing the regional SRH integration framework;
  • Suggest a better way forward.

Suggested questions:

  • To what extent do policies and legislation in the countries of the region support the provision of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care?
  • What constraints exist within health systems in the region that prevent universal health coverage in terms of sexual and reproductive health care?
  • Which groups are left out in terms of access to care?
  • Where are the gaps, and what can be done to address them?

Structure

The workshop will bring together approximately 60 experts, policymakers, private and public sector representatives, civil society organizations, international organizations, and health practitioners from across the region. Some sessions will be structured around presentations followed by open discussions, while others will be moderated discussions between participants and key experts.