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.
Mexico and Central America Migration Crisis
Trump administration policies are resulting in thousands of migrants and asylum seekers navigating return to their home countries or to countries in Central America, where they remain in limbo, unable to return home. Cuts to US foreign assistance have reduced critical funding for women’s organizations, health services, and gender-based violence support programs for migrants across the region, leaving migrant women at high risk for violence and exploitation.
The Women’s Refugee Commission has launched a project to assess the impact of the administration’s policies on migrant women in the region.
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On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a terrorist attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people. Hamas took 240 women, children, and men hostage. The evidence of the brutal use of violence and rape as a weapon of war by Hamas against women and girls in Israel cannot be denied.
The war in Gaza is responsible for more than 46,000 Palestinian deaths, with more than half of those identified women, children, or older people. Since the current conflict began, nine out of 10 people in Gaza have been displaced at least once, with many displaced 10 times or more during the conflict.
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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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