A Comprehensive Review of Sexual Health and Reproductive Rights Among Women Refugees: The Case of Syrian Refugee Women in Lebanon

Abstract

Purpose of ReviewThis comprehensive review article delves into the intricate landscape of sexual health and reproductive rights among women refugees. It explores the multifaceted challenges women encounter in safeguarding their sexual and reproductive well-being with a particular focus on the lived experiences of Syrian refugee women in Lebanon. It also includes findings and themes found in research conducted in the past five years.Recent FindingsRecent findings underscore the myriad challenges faced by refugee women concerning sexual and reproductive health and rights. Findings show that the refugee status exacerbates socioeconomic disparities, nationality discrimination, and gender inequality. Furthermore, the results show that women refugees at large and Syrian refugee women in specific experience limited access to healthcare services, alongside issues related to agency, gender-based violence, and bodily autonomy.SummaryThis review delves into the sexual health and reproductive rights of women refugees and emphasizes their significance. It explores the challenges faced in these domains, including discrimination and socioeconomic disparities. It also addresses broader issues such as limited healthcare access, agency, gender-based violence, and bodily autonomy. By extrapolating insights relevant to female refugees globally, the review emphasizes the crucial need for tailored interventions and the amplification of refugee women's voices in research and policy-making processess.