Source: European Parliament
On Wednesday, 25 June 2025, the FEMM Committee will consider a draft opinion on “Humanitarian aid in a time of polycrisis – reaffirming our principles for a more effective and ambitious response to humanitarian crises”.
Women and girls face exacerbated risks in the face of overlapping crises–such as armed conflict, climate change, and the breakdown of essential public services. These simultaneous emergencies deepen existing gender inequalities and disproportionately affect their safety and access to basic needs. The Rapporteur urgently calls for the integration of gender equality into all aspects of the humanitarian-development-peace nexus. Immediate action is needed to ensure women and girls have equitable access to food, education, employment, and healthcare, as the compounded impact of these polycrises on their lives is severe and far-reaching