“Working to improve our own future”: Strengthening networks of women with disabilities in humanitarian action

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Women's Refugee Commission

Research. Rethink. Resolve.

May 2016

While humanitarian organizations are increasingly recognizing women and girls with disabilities in policies and guidelines, there are still significant gaps in operationalizing this. Their needs and capacities are often under-represented in gender, protection and disability forums. Furthermore, organizations of women with disabilities, which can play a critical role in bridging the development/humanitarian divide, are not meaningfully included in humanitarian coordination and decision-making.

Key Findings

Recommendations

Effective inclusion of women and girls with disabilities in humanitarian action requires collective action by States, UN agencies, humanitarian, development, and disability actors.