Real Choices Real Lives: Climate Change and Girls' Education (2024)
Insights into the experiences of girls in Benin, Togo and Uganda on how climate change impacts girls' education, and how this intersects with existing gender…
Girls in emergencies
The world is failing girls in crisis situations — but we won’t.
In conflict zones, climate-related disasters and humanitarian crises, girls face more risks and fewer choices. They are disproportionately affected by displacement, hunger and violence.
- Every day, 500 women and girls in conflict-affected countries die from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth.
- Women and girls make up 60% of people who are chronically food insecure in humanitarian settings.
- Conflict-related sexual violence surged by 25% in 2024.
- In crisis-affected regions, 54% of girls are out of school – twice the global average.
Despite these threats, girls are not backing down. They are leading change, raising their voices and demanding a future where they are safe, educated and free.
Research series: Adolescent girls in crisis
This series of research reports captures the voices and experiences of adolescent girls in protracted crises across the world.
Supporting girls during crises
We stand with girls — not just in one moment, but through every stage of crisis and recovery.
We deliver lifesaving support and long-term solutions that protect girls and empower them to thrive. Our approach is holistic, locally rooted and girl-led:
- Education in emergencies: Mobile classrooms, safe learning spaces and trained teachers.
- Protection from violence: Prevention, child protection services and safe shelters.
- Health and nutrition: Maternal care, clean water, food and sexual and reproductive health services.
- Climate resilience: Girl-led advocacy, clean energy projects and disaster preparedness.
From mobile classrooms in conflict zones to safe spaces for survivors of violence, our work ensures girls are protected, educated and heard — even in the darkest moments.
We are also a committed member of global coordination bodies:
- IASC Gender Reference Group
- GBV Call to Action (Steering Committee Member, 2021–2023)
- APAC Regional Gender in Humanitarian Action Group (Co-chair with UN Women)
Our global impact in 2024
- 3.2 million girls reached through our humanitarian response work.
- 4 policy wins: Laws, regulations and guidelines changed to protect and promote girls’ rights.
- 4 financial commitments: Increased investment, budget allocations and strengthened systems and services for girls.
When girls are safe, supported and empowered, the ripple effect is limitless. Families grow stronger, communities thrive and a future where we are all equal becomes possible.
Join us in standing with girls — in every emergency, every time.
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