Neglecting women’s voices and perspectives from decision making spaces is believed as an acceptable culture in Myanmar, particularly in Arakan. 

Women and girls’ rights and needs are consistently deprioritised in development and humanitarian responses. This reflects the systemic nature of gender inequality that exists within all systems. Women and girls experience the impacts or threats of gender inequality, particularly at risk of violence, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, forced marriage and sexual violence. These risks are heightened during times of humanitarian crisis.

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We work with women leaders, communities and partners, particularly women centered organizations to:

• Deliver high quality GBV response and prevention interventions centered on women and girls. These interventions will take place in emergency and non-emergency settings in line with CFC’s protection and GBV Guidelines.
• Support programs that remove obstacles, foster opportunities and increase the voice and influence of women and girls in decision making spaces, including political participation.
• Provide psychosocial support to women and girls to enhance confidence, leadership, self-esteem, access to resources and safe and secure employment.
• Support women-centered organizations and women’s networks engaged in coordination, networking, advocacy and leadership for gender equality.