Beyond Borders: Unveiling the Gender Dimensions of Forced Displacement

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an annual campaign initiated in 1991, sheds light on the pervasive violation of women's rights worldwide. During the 16 Days of Activism, the Migration Youth and Children Platform (MYCP) has partnered with Politics4Her to emphasize eight cases of forced displacement and their repercussions on women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals. These issues encompass education, gender-based violence (GBV), climate justice, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), among others.

Our call to action includes recommendations aimed at preventing and ultimately eliminating GBV in the context of forced displacement. These recommendations will provide a roadmap for policymakers and stakeholders to adopt gender-responsive strategies, contributing to the reduction and eventual elimination of the distressing consequences of forced migration on women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals. By prioritizing this intersectional lens, we can collectively work towards a more equitable and just global landscape.

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