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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Asia Pacific GIHA WG Workplan 2024
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Romania + 1 more
GBV referral pathway – refugee settings– Bucharest, Romania (Updated March 2024)
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Violence against women 60 years and older: Data availability, methodological issues, and recommendations for good practice
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SGBV
Amid unprecedented violence, Haitians face starvation, displacement, and trauma
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New ICJ ruling ordering ‘unhindered’ aid ‘at scale’ for Gaza is welcomed by Euro-Med Monitor
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Rapid Gender Analysis: Kanyaruchina Displacement Site, Goma, North Kivu - “A woman has to do anything to provide for her family” (March 2024)
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Gender with Age Marker
Moldova + 1 more
Moldova: Gender Accountability Framework Report (January 2024)
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Afghanistan: Rapid Gender Analysis (November 2023)
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Women Empowerment in Humanitarian Action Working Group - Türkiye - Terms of Reference (July 2023)
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Women, Peace & Security
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World + 2 more
The transformative impact of mine action on agriculture and food security
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DRC Humanitarian Fund - Annual Report 2023
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State of Palestine Annual Country Report 2023 - Country Strategic Plan 2018 - 2028
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