The Rapid Gender Analysis: Gendered Impacts of Displacement Outside Collective Shelters in Lebanon was published in March 2026 by UN Women Lebanon. The report examines how displacement following the recent escalation affects women and girls, particularly those living outside formal shelters. It highlights gender-specific risks, care burdens, and barriers to accessing assistance, aiming to inform more inclusive humanitarian responses.
Key Insights:
Displacement Context
Over 1 million people displaced since 2 March 2026
52% are women and girls
87% live outside collective shelters, often less visible to aid actors
Gendered Impact
Women face higher exposure to GBV due to overcrowding, lack of privacy, and dependence on others
Displacement increases unpaid care responsibilities, limiting mobility and access to work and services
Many women become the primary managers of household survival
Access to Assistance
Barriers include mobility limits, lack of information, safety concerns, and social norms
Women often rely on others to access aid, reducing their control over resources
Priority Needs
Financial support is the top need (reported by 88% of women)
Followed by food, healthcare, and hygiene needs
Women as Responders
70% of women are engaged in response efforts, including aid distribution, psychosocial support, and community outreach
However, their work is largely informal, underfunded, and under-recognized
