It has been estimated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees that approximately 22 million of the 13.2 million refugees around the world are women. Women are at risk for unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and infections. These have been tied to the fact that there is limited reproductive health care available to them. Reproductive health was not considered an essential service. The Consortium sees as one of its goals the provision of comprehensive care.
Funding continues to be a major barrier to the provision of services.
It is stated that the mission and funding of the agencies providing relief often take precedence over the need.