Asia Pacific Gender in Humanitarian Action Working Group (AP GiHA WG) Updates

This Situation Report was developed by the Gender in Humanitarian Action Working Group (GiHA WG). It is based on analysis and data voluntarily shared by GiHA members and their partners, highlighting...

1. INTRODUCTION The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is unfolding against a backdrop of ongoing suppression of women's rights, where the needs of Afghan women and girls frequently remain unmet due...

This update has been prepared by the Gender in Humanitarian Action Working Group (GiHA WG), based on initial reports from GiHA WG members and partners on the ground in Myanmar, including women-led...

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On Friday 28 March 2025, central Myanmar was struck by two powerful earthquakes, causing widespread destruction. A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Mandalay and Sagaing at around 12:50 PM local...

The Myanmar Gender Humanitarian Strategy is anchored on the HCT Commitment on Gender Equality Programming and the 2024 IASC Policy on Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and Girls and other...

This update was developed by the Myanmar Gender in Humanitarian Action Working Group (GiHA WG) and is based on available reports from humanitarian partners, including women-led organizations...

This update was developed by the Myanmar Gender in Humanitarian Action Working Group (GiHA WG) and is based on available reports from humanitarian partners, including women-led organizations...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The North and Southeastern flood has been unprecedented in its nature, severity, and timing affecting 11 districts in August 2024. It claimed 59 lives and affected 5.8 million...

SUMMARY Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ+)1 individuals face challenges across different crises, including armed conflicts, disasters, and migration, and forced...

Background and Introduction UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls, the...

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Agenda Item Welcome and Introduction Regional Co-Chair Rotation Updates on AP GIHA WG 2023 Snapshot Updates on the Regional Working Groups meeting Updated IASC Policy on Gender Equality and the...

2023 HIGHLIGHTS: Strengthened network of national and sub-national GIHA working group and communities of practice across Asia Pacific Region. Focus on strengthening Women Led Organizations visibility...

INTRODUCTION This brief, a collaborative effort by the Philippines Gender in Humanitarian Action Community of Practice (GIHA COP), the Asia-Pacific Gender in Humanitarian Action Working Group (AP...

Emergency Preparedness Working Group, Asia Pacific Gender in Humanitarian Action Working Group, Gender-based Violence in Emergencies Working Group, Accountability for Affected People Working Group,...

Agenda Welcome and Introduction Co-chairs’ Updates on AP GIHA WG 2023 Workplan Updates on the National Co-Chairs meeting GiHA Indicators and Regional Directors meeting Country level Updates UNDRR...

AGENDA Welcome and Introduction Co-chairs’ Updates Group-Exchange Session Closing questions and discussion

Agenda Welcome introduction and review previous action points AP GIHA WG Meetings Key activities Country GIHA WG Support

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