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WRC at CSW68 (2024)

The 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will take place March 11-22. View WRC’s list of events during the UN’s largest annual gathering on gender equality and women’s empowerment.

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WRC Celebrates Our 35th Anniversary

This year, the Women's Refugee Commission is marking a major milestone—our 35th anniversary. In 2024, we will celebrate our achievements and continue our research and advocacy. See how you can mark this moment with us.

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WRC on the Israel/Gaza Conflict

WRC examines the Israel-Gaza conflict and how women and children did not choose this conflict. But they bear the brunt of the unimaginable challenges.

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WRC Makes a Case for Safe Abortions for Refugee Woman

In Ms. Magazine, WRC's Melanie Nezer writes about how important it is for Congress to consider setting aside more money for international sexual and reproductive healthcare. Access to this kind of care is hard to find. Now imagine being a refugee.

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The Women’s Refugee Commission responds to crises that affect refugees and displaced people by advocating for the rights of women, children, and other marginalized populations. 

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The Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine

As of February 2023, the conflict in Ukraine has displaced more than 14 million people since the latest Russian invasion began in February 2022. More than 8 million Ukrainians are now refugees, having fled to neighboring countries and beyond, including fleeing to the United States. Almost 5 million people are forcibly displaced within Ukraine itself.

The Women’s Refugee Commission is particularly concerned about the situation for women, girls, and other marginalized populations such as LGBTQIA+ people.

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The Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan

As of March 2023, almost 6 million Afghans have been driven out of their homes or their country by conflict, violence, and poverty, spurring a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Some 800,000 people from Afghanistan were displaced internally in 2021 alone. Two-thirds of Afghanistan’s population require urgent humanitarian assistance. The crisis is exacerbated by ongoing food insecurity, natural disasters, drought, and COVID-19.

The Women’s Refugee Commission is particularly concerned about the rights of Afghan women and girls, which are under severe threat since the Taliban takeover of the country in August 2021, and their ability to access humanitarian services.

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Advancing gender equality and promoting resilience across humanitarian response can transform the lives of refugee women, children, and youth.

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Gender Equality

The Women's Refugee Commission advocates for gender equality across humanitarian response to ensure equal access and opportunity for all, increase dignity and well-being, and promote long-term self-reliance.

Resilience-Based Approaches

We advocate for approaches in humanitarian response that build the resilience of refugee women, children, and youth by strengthening and investing in their assets, skills, and capacities.

Measurement and Learning

Our system of internal accountability at WRC measures our successes and challenges in achieving our strategic priorities of gender equality and resilience-based approaches.