Medication Abortion in Humanitarian Aid Settings
Learn how to support safe medication abortions in low-resource, crisis, and restricted contexts – with practical guidance you can apply immediately.
~50 minutes • Free • Certificate included • Created with Médecins Sans Frontières
Who This Course Is For
This course supports anyone working in humanitarian contexts who needs practical, evidence-based guidance on medication abortion care.
Health-Care Providers
Doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, and community health workers providing or supporting abortion care in low-access or emergency contexts.
Humanitarian & NGO Staff
Humanitarian workers, medical coordinators, outreach teams, and NGO staff working in refugee camps, crisis zones, or conflict-affected settings.
Counselors, Advocates & Community Support Workers
People offering information, accompaniment, counseling, or referral support to those seeking abortions in restrictive environments.
You don't need a medical degree – the content is presented in clear, accessible language focused on practical application. This course is free and designed for everyone.
What You'll Learn
Course Details
Format
Video lessons, text summaries, interactive quizzes, downloadable reference materials
Level
Beginner to intermediate – no medical training required
Length
~50 minutes total (self-paced)
Languages
Available in five languages
Course Modules
- Abortion in the Global Context
- Medication Abortion
- Person-Centered Care in Crisis Settings
Complete all modules, pass knowledge checks, and earn your certificate
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Learner Voices
Hear from humanitarian workers and health-care providers using these protocols in the field.
“We had no formal training in our clinic, but this course gave our team clear, field-ready protocols we could use immediately.”
Midwife, South Sudan
“I work in a refugee camp with very limited supplies. The misoprostol guidance changed everything – now I feel confident supporting women with what we have.”
Health Worker, Lebanon
“This course helped us integrate abortion care into our mobile health units discreetly and safely.”
NGO Medical Coordinator, Colombia
Share Your Field Experience
Your insight could help improve this course and show others what's possible, even in the most challenging contexts.
We want to hear from you: • Anonymous or named – you choose. • Brief or detailed – all voices are valuable. • Shared stories may appear on this page or help shape better support for future learners.
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