There is an immense diversity in the Ukraine community. The crisis is exacerbating pre-existing gender and identity-based inequities, putting already vulnerable communities at increasing risk. Women and girls are disproportionately and differently impacted. For reconstruction efforts to effectively meet the diverse needs, risks and vulnerabilities of the population, and to take up the opportunity to ‘build back better’, it is crucial that reconstruction efforts pay particular attention to not only intentionally ensure the inclusion of these groups within reconstruction processes, but also to address the barriers to these diverse groups’ inclusion and leadership.

Read more about the challenges in the Ukraine Rapid Gender Analysis.