When Political Solutions for Acute Conflict in Yemen Seem Distant, Demand for Reproductive Health Services is Immediate: A programme model for resilient family planning and post-abortion care services

Since 2012, Save the Children (SC) has been implementing a Family Planning (FP) and Post-abortion Care (PAC) programme in two governorates of Yemen heavily affected by conflict. This article details how despite the risks associated with the conflict, there remains a strong demand for SC’s FP and PAC services. Findings of this study support growing evidence that women affected by conflict require family planning services, and that demand does not decline as long as quality services remain accessible. An adaptable reproductive health programme model that embraces innovative approaches is necessary for establishing services and maintaining quality during acute conflict. Ongoing programmatic support and capacity strengthening have allowed quality FP and PAC services to continue for Yemenis even when humanitarian access is impeded.