Protection and Empowerment of Adolescent Girls

The life decisions adolescent migrant and refugee girls make as they grow and mature have enormous consequences for their well-being as adults. They are often forced to take on responsibilities, such as getting a job and securing food for their families, that they are not ready or equipped to take, while being at heightened risk of sexual and gender-based violence, exploitation, and abuse. The Women’s Refugee Commission advocates for humanitarian programming that considers the age-specific needs of adolescents and recognizes the diversity of young people. Our research informs the development and use of resources for humanitarian actors engaging with adolescent migrant and refugee girls, as well as with their families and communities.

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I'm Here Approach
The I'm Here Approach is an operational approach that helps implementing partners reach the most vulnerable adolescents.
Sibling Support to Adolescent Girls in Emergencies
View the Sibling Support to Adolescent Girls in Emergencies (SSAGE) Resource Hub, a collection of key project materials and tools, including briefs, peer-reviewed journal articles, and an implementation toolkit. The goal of the resource hub is to support humanitarian actors in their work with adolescent girls and their families.

Protection and Empowerment of Adolescent Girls

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