Senegal Humanitarian Emergency

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Senegal's humanitarian needs are driven mainly by recurring floods during the rainy season and food insecurity, both of which are exacerbated by the effects of climate change. The country also hosts a high number of refugees originating mostly from Mauritania. In instances of displacement, women and girls are more vulnerable to exploitation and violence and are often unable to access life-saving health care. UNFPA works to improve awareness of and access to sexual and reproductive health services and supports mechanisms to prevent and respond to gender-based violence.

Humanitarian needs

Senegal Humanitarian Emergency
Last updated on - April 2021

Total people in need

881,000

Women of reproductive age

202,630

Pregnant women

24,800

Young people

158,580

Humanitarian funding

Resources in US$

Key humanitarian results 2017

Number of mobile clinics

Functional health facilities supported by UNFPA that provide Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC)

Safe Spaces for women and girls, supported by UNFPA

Number of service delivery points supported that provide clinical management of rape

Youth facilitators and volunteers trained on sexual and reproductive health

Personnel trained on the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for SRH

Personnel trained on Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care

Disclaimer
  • Results data are reported and updated as they become available.
  • -Targets and UNFPA's populations of concern, including women of reproductive age and pregnant women, are estimated using the MISP calculator.
  • -Funding estimates are based on country planning processes, including inter-agency humanitarian response plans and regional refugee and resilience plans.

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