How to Identify Gender Gaps in Urban Forced Displacement

This Guidance Note offers comprehensive insights on how to conduct a gender gap analysis of the needs of displaced women and girls in situations of urban forced displacement. Addressing gender disparities is critical to the consolidation of peace and security. The 2024-2030 World Bank Group Gender Strategy commits the Bank to closing gender gaps in fragile and conflict-affected situations, which includes addressing women’s leadership, control over assets, access to employment, and social protection. The World Bank Strategy for Fragility, Conflict and Violence 2020-2025 also highlights the Bank’s role in mitigating the impacts of violent conflict and strengthening the resilience of the most vulnerable populations. Disaster risk management is crucial in urban areas, especially for displaced people living in informal communities. Therefore, the World Bank’s 2021-2025 Climate Change Action Plan is a critical component of a thorough gender gap analysis in urban settings.