EIGE’s research „Women fleeing the war: Access to sexual and reproductive healthcare in the EU” examines the availability of healthcare services for victims of conflict related sexual violence.
The availability refers to the adequate number of health facilities, clinics, and doctors’ offices to meet the needs of victims. One of the core aspects of availability concerns the geographical distribution of facilities so that distance does not discourage patients from accessing services without delay.
The report highlights that, while 15 Member States declare in the questionnaire that all six services are available in ‘all regions (over 75 % of the regions)’ within their state, some EU Member States are able to provide them only in major cities or selected regions.
