Ledger L (2016) Access to maternal and newborn health services for women with disabilities in Timor-Leste

This report outlines findings of research conducted by CBM Australia and Ra’es Hadomi Timor Oan (a national Disabled People’s Organisation) to better understand the access of women with disabilities to family planning and maternal and newborn health (MNH) services in Timor-Leste. It documents the experiences of women with disabilities in accessing family planning and MNH services and the experiences of service providers in providing services to women with disabilities. Commissioned by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the research also provides a range of recommendations to strengthen access to these services by women with disabilities. The report is also available in Tetun from CBM Australia.