The major purpose of the study was to identify the significant perceived barriers ofrnwomen reji/gees to undergo voluntmy HIV counseling and testing (VCT). Additionallyrnknowledge of the study participants about VCT and their al/ilude towards the potentialrnbenefits of VCT were explored. To collect data from the respondents, a structuredrnquestionnaire that comprised of knowledge, al/ilude and perceived barrier ilems wasrnadministered. To supplement the quantitative data gathered through the questionnaire,rnfocus group discussion was held with 15 samples. Percentage, t-test and chi-squarernwere used to analyze the quantitative data. In/ormation obtained ./i"om .facus grullprndiscussion was analyzed qualitatively. The results indicated that knowledge of womenrnrefl/gees about VCT was relatively insufficient to undergo the service as well as aholltrnits potential benefits and their al/itl/de towards the services was inclined to negative.rnThe important harriers among women refl/gees to undergo VCT were found multidimensional.rnAmong these barriers, fear of stigma and discrimination ji'om the refugeerncommunity was the principal problem. Also, negative al/itude ()/the communityrntowardl' Hfll positive peoples was the other harrier. Moreover, unwillingness of'rnpartners to be tested together, absence ()/ care and support services and antiretroviralrnmedicine fiJr Htv positive people were obstacles to undergo VCT MTCT program inrnthe camp, cultllral barriers and limited male involvement in vcr service, absence oj'rnopen discussion about HIli/AIDS and VCT in the refugee community, fear of won)',rnstress, andfear of rejection if the result is positive were also identified as barriers thatrnhindered women refugees to undergo VCT Based on the findings, recommendationsrnwere made.