Gender equality

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Gender equality can contribute to more resilient, locally-driven, effective humanitarian action.

During humanitarian crises vulnerable people can often be overlooked. Understanding how to promote equality, diversity and inclusion is crucial in effectively supporting people of all ages and backgrounds in a non-discriminatory and equitable manner. Humanitarian planning and assistance must contribute to gender equality by effectively identifying and responding to the needs, priorities and capacities of women, girls, boys and men in all their diversities.