The refugee women campaigning (and winning!) to be heard in humanitarian decision making (2023)

Women and girls are hardest hit when conflict and disaster strike, but often the last to have their voices heard 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 voice of women and girls in Omugo’s decision-making structures. Find out more at careint.uk/womenlead