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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The GBV AoR Yemen extends its deepest gratitude to all partners and supporters for their invaluable contributions to the GBV AoR humanitarian response. Their continued dedication has been pivotal in providing critical assistance to survivors of GBV, as well as at-risk women and girls in Yemen, in addressing their multi-sectoral needs and safeguarding their dignity and well-being. The GBV AoR also acknowledges UNFPA’s continued funding and technical support in ensuring the needs of the women and girls are effectively addressed through the GBV AoR, both at the national level, as well as hub level.
BACKGROUND:
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a critical protection concern in Yemen, driven by nine years of conflict and compounded by overlapping emergencies such as violent conflict, economic collapse, climate-induced disasters, and disrupted public services. Women and girls are disproportionately affected, comprising 80% of the 4.8 million displaced individuals, with approximately a quarter of displaced households headed by women.
According to the 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan, 6.2 million people in Yemen need GBV-related protection and services. The GBV AoR aims to reach 900,000 individuals at risk of GBV through specialized interventions. This includes 742,701 internally displaced persons (IDPs), 88% of whom are women and girls, as well as other vulnerable groups such as individuals with disabilities, the Muhamasheen community, female-headed households, and child survivors of GBV.
The GBV AoR is led by UNFPA and Co led by Yemen Women Union at the national level (Sana’a). At the sub-national level, there are 5 hubs and two sub-hubs, each with a hub level coordinator. Each hub level GBV AoR has approximately 20 members.