More trainings on reproductive health and family planning were conducted in Uzhgorod and Mukachevo

23/12/2025
On 18 and 23 December, in Uzhhorod and Mukachevo, the Roma Women’s Fund “Chirikli” held trainings on reproductive health and family planning for Roma women. The initiative aimed to increase awareness, support informed attitudes toward personal health, and encourage responsible pregnancy planning.More than 20 women from Uzhhorod and Mukachevo took part in the trainings. During the sessions, participants discussed modern contraception methods, pregnancy planning, menstrual cycle irregularities, disease prevention, and when and why it is important to seek timely medical advice. Special attention was given to annual gynecological checkups as an effective tool for early detection and prevention of serious health conditions.


Chirikli training in Uzhhorod on reproductive health and family planning for Roma women

Uzhhorod: discussion on reproductive health and family planning.

Practical Knowledge on Reproductive Health and Access to Healthcare

After the trainings, all participants will have the opportunity to receive additional services, including a gynecologist consultation, necessary tests, and an ultrasound examination. This is an important step toward practical health support—not only through knowledge but also through access to healthcare.


Participants in Mukachevo during a Chirikli session on contraception, pregnancy planning, and reproductive health for Roma women

Dialogue on modern contraception methods and prevention.

Training Topics: Family Planning, Prevention, and the National Health Service Program

The training program covered key issues that support informed decision-making on reproductive health and family planning, and help participants better navigate available healthcare services:

— discussing the pros and cons of different contraception methods;

— information about condoms, pills, intrauterine devices, suppositories, and surgical sterilization;

— pregnancy planning and necessary examinations;

— the menstrual cycle, deviations from the norm, and warning symptoms;

— opportunities available under the National Health Service of Ukraine’s Medical Guarantees Program.


Chirikli reproductive health training: informing Roma women about pregnancy planning and when to seek medical care

Discussion of symptoms, prevention, and the importance of timely medical consultation.

We are grateful to all women for their trust and active participation. Reproductive health is about the right to make informed choices, safety, and a dignified life—as well as equal access to quality healthcare.

Thanks to:
Rada Kalandiia,
Lena Levchyshyna.

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