“The complex humanitarian context in Cameroon continues to generate new needs. This aggravates the vulnerability of women, girls and young people exposed to shocks caused by the ongoing socio-political crisis in the Northwest and Southwest regions, instability and non-state and transboundary armed groups” activities in the Far North as well as influx of refugees from the Central African Republic in the East… Pregnancies, menstruations, sexual activities do not end because of the crisis. They rather become harder to safeguard based on the principles of human rights and dignity. I have the hope that the key achievements underlined in this situation report can bring renewed interest and commitment towards ensuring access to SRH care and GBV response services to affected women and youth both in crisis zones as well as within host communities.”

Excerpt of the forward by Dr. Justin Koffi, UNFPA Cameroon Resident Representative.