A steady stream of refugees and migrants continue to arrive in Serbia each month. Throughout their journeys, women and girls are exposed to various forms of physical and sexual violence and harrassment. When they arrive in Serbia, they often require health or protection assistance, including mental health and psychosocial support. UNFPA’s support includes distribution of dignity kits containing hygiene and sanitary products, information and awareness activities, and training of local service providers on gender-based violence.

Türkiye continues to host the largest number of refugees worldwide, the large majority of whom come from Syria. The social and economic impacts of COVID-19 have exacerbated the vulnerability of refugees and host community members and created additional barriers to accessing essential services, including sexual and reproductive health care and protection from gender-based violence. UNFPA is focused on strengthening access to critical SRH and GBV services for both refugees and in host communities, paying attention to the specific needs of LGBTQIA+ persons, sex workers, HIV-positive persons and persons with disabilities.