UN Women Myanmar

Myanmar is experiencing a protracted crisis, characterized by surging displacement and humanitarian needs. Ongoing conflict and natural disasters are driving new and worsening humanitarian needs on top of the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The crisis has significant gendered impacts, as women often bear the brunt of additional and more resource-heavy and time-consuming care work, increased food insecurity, and the risk of gender-based violence (GBV).

Despite the challenges, women-led civil society organizations in Myanmar continue to play a critical leadership role in promoting human rights and highlighting the gendered impacts of the ongoing crisis.

UN Women has been in Myanmar since 2013, working with an extensive network of women-led and women’s rights organizations to support vulnerable women and girls. Our work focuses on:

• Creating an enabling environment for gender equality.
• Supporting women to lead and participate in decision-making.
• Improving the protection of vulnerable women and girls and increasing respect for their human rights.
• Supporting women and girls to access, contribute to, and benefit from relief and recovery efforts.