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| 16 August 2018
Quiz: Earthquakes, volcanoes…and sexual health?
Earthquakes, volcanoes… and sexual health?When a cyclone, earthquake or conflict strikes, sexual health is not normally the first thing people think of. But in reality, maintaining sexual and reproductive health and rights during a crisis is vital to keeping people safe and well – find out more in our quiz!Where did last year’s biggest earthquake take place?In 2017, conflict, natural disasters and epidemics resulted in the number of people driven from their homes to a record high of 68.5 million – which is two per second. How long is the average person displaced from their home?Recently, a volcano erupted again on Vanuatu’s Ambae island, resulting in the entire island being evacuated. How many people around the world live within ‘danger range’ of an active volcano?Between 2006-2016, the number of people needing humanitarian assistance increased fivefold. How many people does this total?Healthwise, who is more adversely affected by natural disasters such as floods, landslides and earthquakes?In February 2016, Tropical Cyclone Winston ravaged Fiji – the most intense on record in the Southern Hemisphere. How much damage did it cause?Good try! If you learned something new today, scroll down to share this with friends :point_down:Great work! If you learned something new today, scroll down to share this with friends :point_down:
| 05 April 2017
Improving the sexual health of young people after Cyclone Winston, Fiji
Even before Cyclone Winston, there was very little knowledge about contraception and sexually transmitted infections in Fiji. IPPF health professionals are now providing the affected population with counselling and advice on family planning and sexual health.
| 01 April 2017
Discovering family planning by surviving Cyclone Winston, Fiji
For many mothers in Fiji, the IPPF outreach established after the Cyclone Winston were the first place where they heard about family planning. They can now decide how many children they want. Read more stories
| 01 April 2017
A pregnant mother's story during Cyclone Winston, Fiji
Sulueti was pregnant when the Cyclone Winston hit Fiji. Thanks to IPPF, she received all the essential care and supplies she needed for her pregnancy. Meet all the mothers and community leaders
| 01 April 2017
Ending gender-based violence: Rebuilding Fiji after Cyclone Winston
Gender-based violence is endemic in Fiji. IPPF staff and community leaders are working to eradicate it. "I just tell my community: it's time to change." Meet the people behind this change
| 01 April 2017
IPPF's humanitarian heroes: Cyclone Winston Fiji
When Cyclone Winston hit Fiji, the government was not prepared to ensure sexual, reproductive and maternal health care to the affected population. IPPF staff stepped in to support young people, pregnant women, new mothers. Meet these heroes and their clients