Women and girls are disproportionately affected when conflict and disaster strike, but all too often their voices go unheard in decision-making in the humanitarian system. To counter this, CARE’s Women Lead in Emergencies (Women Lead) approach shifts power and resources directly to women in communities affected by crisis.
In Omugo refugee settlement in Uganda, Women Lead members decided they wanted to stand for election on the influential-and traditionally male-dominated-Refugee Welfare Council. Now, the successful candidates are helping to raise the voices of women and girls in Omugo’s decision-making structures.
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