Overview There is growing global recognition of the intersections between violence against women and violence against children. The current evidence shows intersections between intimate partner...
Gender
Introduction
Understanding how crises affect women and men, girls and boys of different ages and disparities is critical to effective humanitarian preparedness and response. Women, girls, boys and men have distinct needs, priorities, responsibilities, limitations and protection needs. They are exposed to differential risks and vulnerabilities but also play unique and important roles in preparedness and in responding to emergencies, conflicts and building peace within their respective communities. Gender equality in humanitarian action is about better targeting and programming and therefore about effectiveness of humanitarian action reaching all segments of the affected population.
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The impact of the 9/11 wars on Afghanistan and the physical health of its population
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Joint NGO letter calling for the renewal of the mandates of the SR and FFM on Iran [EN/FA]
TO: Member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council Your Excellency, We, the undersigned Iranian and international human rights organisations, call on your country to support the renewal of...
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Afghanistan: Rapid Gender Analysis (November 2023)
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