Northwest Syria: Gender Assessment of the Impact of the 2023 Earthquake and the Resulting Humanitarian Needs
Report| UN Women
The earthquake has disproportionately affected vulnerable groups, including women, children, older persons, and individuals with disabilities. In Northwest Syria alone, 4.5 million individuals have been impacted, alongside nearly four million people in government-controlled regions and over 260,000 people in certain parts of Northeast Syria. The destruction of homes and unsafe living conditions has led to additional displacement, hindering the safe return of internally displaced persons from the affected areas. Moreover, over 30,000 displacement movements have been recorded, underscoring the magnitude of the crisis and the urgent need for comprehensive humanitarian assistance.
UN Women has led a comprehensive Gender Analysis to analyze the impact of the earthquake and the resulting humanitarian needs on women, girls, men, and boys in Northwest Syria. By acknowledging that individuals of different genders have distinct experiences, responsibilities, and priorities during disasters, this brief provides key insights into multisectoral gender needs and priorities. The brief offers overarching recommendations essential for formulating a gender-responsive and equitable humanitarian response to the earthquake.
This report is published in July 2023