Canadian Red Cross

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January 2018 – Following the outbreak of violence in Northern Rakhine State in August 2017, more than 647,000 Rohingya crossed from Myanmar into Bangladesh over a period of several months. These refugees joined more than 200,000 Rohingya already in the district of Cox's Bazar following earlier waves of displacement. With GAC’s support, the Canadian Red Cross is helping to respond to the immediate water, sanitation, health and protection needs of vulnerable people in Cox’s Bazar. Project activities include: (1) providing primary health care services through mobile and static clinics or health posts; (2) distributing hygiene and dignity kits that take into account women’s and girls’ needs; (3) promoting good hygiene practices through public awareness and education campaigns; and (4) providing safe spaces and referring particularly vulnerable groups for additional services and support, including unaccompanied minors.