Conclusion on Women and Girls at Risk

Recalling that the protection of women and girls is primarily the responsibility of States, whose full and effective cooperation, action and political resolve are required to enable UNHCR to fulfil its mandated functions; and that all action on behalf of women and girls must be guided by obligations under relevant international law, including, as applicable, international refugee law, international human rights law and international humanitarian law (for historical reference).

Key wordsconflict / refugees / survivor of GBV / women and girls

CountriesGlobal

CategoryPublication