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The Gender in Humanitarian Action Working Group in Ukraine: A Case Study of Good Practices and Lessons Learned, May 2025 [EN/UK]

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Introduction

Since 2022, the Gender in Humanitarian Action Working Group (GiHA WG) in Ukraine has been actively working to integrate gender equality and women’s empowerment into humanitarian response efforts across the country. This report showcases good practices from the GiHA WG in Ukraine and distils key lessons learned to date. It aims to inspire GiHA working groups globally and facilitate cross-context learning among humanitarian actors. By highlighting concrete examples from Ukraine, the case study contributes to the broader learning agenda on how GiHA working groups can serve as a strategic mechanism for advancing gender-responsive humanitarian action.