Human Rights Measure

The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) sought to address the interruption of “access and delivery of family planning (FP) information and services” due to limited mobility as a result of COVID-19 related “[m]andatory staying at home” for many communities. To do so, POPCOM launched the “COVID-19 Helpline . . .  that ensures continuous access and provision of information and services on Responsible Parenthood and Family Planning (RPFP); Adolescent Health and Development (AHD); and other reproductive health concerns such as, but not limited to, gender-based violence, maternal health, men’s involvement, and other sexual health concerns.” The hotline provides information on reproductive health matters and “assist[s] or refer[s] clients to appropriate service delivery points or facilities or directly to service providers.”