IASC Sub-Working Group on Gender and Humanitarian Action
Taking into account the distinct needs and capacities of women, girls, boys and men makes our humanitarian response more effective and equitable. Experience from past humanitarian crises reveals that the distinct assistance and protection needs of crisis-affected women, girls, boys and often go unrecognized by the humanitarian community, and as result, impact of programmes is comprised. Women, girls, boys and men experience famine and drought in distinct ways and they have differential access to and control over food, health, shelter, clean water and sanitation facilities. Failing to address these differences can increase disparities and further marginalize vulnerable groups, and in worst cases, lead to further harm.
