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Medical Care for Survivors of Sexual Violence in Emergencies and Displaced Settings

World Health Organization (2004)

This guide provides healthcare providers with detailed guidance on the clinical management of women, men, and children who have been raped in the context of emergency situations. It takes into account available resources, materials, and drugs, and national policies and procedures. It is available in English, Arabic, and French.

An interactive online course based on the guide is also available in English and French

World Health Organization, UNFPA and UNHCR (2009)

This self-instructional, interactive online course teaches healthcare providers how to provide an appropriate and integrated package of care to survivors of rape in emergency situations. It is based on the WHO/UNHCR guidance on Clinical Management of Rape Survivors and training materials used by UNHC and UNFPA in field-based training sessions. The course is available in English and French.

International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN)

The IAFN Disaster Planning Committee developed resources to assist forensic service providers in preparing for disaster. Resources include an annotated bibliography, a SANE checklist for disaster planning, and an informational sheet on forensic nursing in disasters.

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