Enhancing Student Wellbeing

Enhancing Student Wellbeing: Sexual and Reproductive Health Services at Al-Quds University - Updated 2025

At Al-Quds University, we recognize that access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services is a fundamental right and an essential component of student wellbeing. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and informed environment that empowers students to take control of their reproductive health with confidence and dignity.

🔹 Our Commitment

We provide confidential, free, and culturally sensitive SRH services through our campus health centers and community outreach programs, available to all students—regardless of gender or background.

🔹 Services Offered

  • On-Campus Medical Consultations
    University clinics offer private consultations with qualified health professionals specializing in reproductive and sexual health. These services include contraception counseling, menstrual health management, STI screenings, and reproductive guidance.

  • Health Education & Awareness Programs
    Through collaboration with the Faculty of Public Health, we offer interactive workshops and lectures on:

    • Contraceptive methods and safe practices

    • STI prevention and screening

    • Consent, healthy relationships, and bodily autonomy

    • Menstrual health and hygiene

  • Youth-Friendly Health Campaigns
    Periodic campaigns—such as “Reproductive Health Week”—include resource booths, student-led Q&A sessions, and digital awareness campaigns. Our goal is to promote open conversations and reduce stigma.

  • Printed and Digital Resources
    Educational materials are developed in both Arabic and English, offering inclusive, evidence-based information tailored to Palestinian social contexts.

  • Referral Pathways
    Students requiring specialized care are referred to trusted partner hospitals and NGOs offering comprehensive reproductive health services.

🔹 Community Engagement

Through our Community Action Center and Public Health field training programs, students and faculty also extend SRH education to underserved communities, promoting reproductive rights, maternal health, and gender-based violence prevention.

Al-Quds University remains a regional leader in promoting comprehensive health services on campus, empowering students with knowledge and support to make informed life decisions.

Enhancing Student Wellbeing: Sexual and Reproductive Health Services at Al-Quds University

At Al-Quds University, we believe in an all-encompassing approach to healthcare that emphasizes the importance of sexual and reproductive health. While we may not have a dedicated center, our commitment to these critical aspects of health and wellbeing manifests itself through various services, initiatives, and collaborative efforts available throughout our campuses.

One of our main avenues for delivering these services is through our on-campus Health Center. Staffed by a team of healthcare professionals skilled in diverse disciplines, the Health Center is equipped to provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive health consultations. From family planning advice to prenatal care, our professionals offer confidential and respectful services that cater to individual needs.

Education plays a pivotal role in our approach to sexual and reproductive health. We host regular lectures, seminars, and workshops focused on these topics, providing our students, staff, and even the wider community with knowledge on safe sex practices, understanding reproductive rights, and much more. We believe that an informed community is an empowered one, and we aim to facilitate this empowerment through these educational opportunities.

Beyond our university’s own initiatives, we collaborate with third-party organizations to expand the scope and reach of our services. Through these partnerships, we partake in projects that not only provide direct health services but also work towards raising awareness, dispelling myths, and encouraging open dialogue about sexual and reproductive health.

At Al-Quds University, we are steadfast in our commitment to providing our community with access to critical healthcare services. We continually strive to create an environment that champions health and wellbeing in all its forms, and this is embodied in our diverse sexual and reproductive health initiatives. By offering these services, we empower our students and staff to prioritize their health as they pursue their academic and professional ambitions.

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