UNFPA Caribbean Dignity Kits Guidance Note

Dignity Kits are thought to be a resource to support meeting the above-mentioned needs, where women and girls can receive essential supplies, such as menstrual health products (disposable/reusable sanitary pads, menstrual cups, menstrual discs), condoms, underwear, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, relevant clothing items, etc. They also contain items that can contribute to increasing safety and security, such as radios, whistles, flashlights, and buckets/bags. Additionally, lifesaving information about services available for them, where to access them and how, especially related to the response to GBV and access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. The provision of Dignity Kits contributes to survival in the immediate aftermath of an emergency and supports women and girls in using their limited resources to purchase other critical items. Additionally, they contribute to recovery efforts by engaging women and girls in economic empowerment activities. Dignity Kits are not a standard Hygiene Kit, and its programming and distribution should not be conducted in a standard manner, without following specific procedures outlined in this guidance note.