KEY RESULTS AND PROGRAMMES
RALLYING BEHIND PEACE AND RECOVERY FROM CRISIS Crisis causes specific forms of harm and upheaval in the lives of women and girls. While often at the forefront of restoring peace and recovering from natural disasters, they are still poorly recognized as central actors in crisis solutions. Change is coming, though. With UN Women’s backing, activists have cracked open space for women and gender issues at peace tables, in humanitarian action and in national disaster management plans. Humanitarian relief providers increasingly tailor assistance to women’s needs. Political leaders call for gender equality as integral to restoring justice and preventing violent extremism. The time is now.
Rohingya refugees like Somjida (standing) have fled desperate conditions, seeking safety at a refugee camp in Bangladesh. They find solace and support by gathering at a Multi-Purpose Women’s Centre. Training helps develop skills such as tailoring that can provide new sources of income, along with a sense of returning to stability and a normal life. 22
