Impact at a Glance
WRC’s impact can be seen in the way we approach our work and the outcome of our efforts on behalf of refugee women, children, and youth.
Ukraine
As of December 2022, the conflict in Ukraine has displaced more than 14 million people since the latest military offensive by the Russian Federation began in February 2022; more than 7.9 million people have fled to countries in the region and almost 7 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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As of December 2022, almost 6 million Afghans have been driven out of their homes or their country by conflict, violence, and poverty, including 800,000 newly displaced internally in 2021 alone. Nearly 12 million Afghan women and girls require urgent humanitarian assistance, a situation 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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Strategic Priorities
Advancing gender equality and promoting resilience across humanitarian response can transform the lives of refugee women, children, and youth.
LEARN MOREGender 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.
Research and Resources
View our collection of groundbreaking reports, field manuals, and other tools.
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