The Arab region is home to 50 million people who need humanitarian assistance, including nearly 14 million forcibly displaced (OCHA June 2020). More than half are women. Their pre-existing vulnerabilities have been exacerbated by conflicts, displacement, and the breaking down of family, community, and institutional support systems. In such contexts, upholding women’s housing, land and property rights significantly contributes to women’s protection and to their ability to overcome the circumstances and rebuild their lives and societies out of crisis. Increased and coordinated efforts must reach as many women as possible in a timely and effective manner.
