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ArticleHow Rohingya people think and talk about food and nutrition
Rohingya people’s beliefs surrounding the nutritional value of foods often differ from Western nutritional scientific perspectives. Rohingya people generally talk about nutrition in terms of how foods impact particular organs or bodily functions. This report outlines key findings from …

ArticleCommunity health workers: The main source of health information for Rohingya women
Access to health care and health information is a fundamental human right. However, getting information to the women living in Rohingya camps is a daily challenge for humanitarians in Cox’s Bazar. Due to restricted mobility, particularly stemming from cultural and safety concerns, many women …

ArticleRohingya women's experiences and perspectives of pregnancy
In crisis contexts, pregnant women face increased risks to their and their babies’ health. In the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, hundreds of women give birth each week. In accordance with Rohingya cultural norms, many of these births occur in women’s homes rather than…

ArticleExploring Rohingya and Host community attitude and practice around nutrition and nutritional behaviour
BBC Media Action would like to share the following report – “Exploring Rohingya and Host community attitude and practice around nutrition and nutritional behaviour ”. This report is based on the thematic formative study where BBC Media Action looked at the Rohingya and host …

ArticleCommon Service Evaluation: What role has the common service played in helping agencies support Rohingya and host communities during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Common Service consortium is happy to share the latest evaluation study report – What role has the common service played in helping agencies support Rohingya and host communities during the COVID-19 pandemic?. This year, as common service resources and attention have been diverted to focus…

ArticleWhat role can audio drama play in shifting perspectives of gender norms and intimate partner violence amongst the Rohingya community in Bangladesh?
BBC Media Action would like to share the following report – “What role can audio drama play in shifting perspectives of gender norms and intimate partner violence amongst the Rohingya community in Bangladesh?”. In 2019, with funding from Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), BBC Media Action…
