Since 2008, GEN has worked to advance women’s rights and gender equality through research, advocacy, and public campaigning
HERE’S WHAT WE DO
Localized, gender-sensitive emergency response and resilience
GEN advocates for and supports women, girls, and other marginalized groups who are disproportionately affected by the current conflict and humanitarian crisis.
Multi-purpose cash transfers
to address urgent needs like food, medication, accommodation, communication, transportation, and hygiene items.
Financial and psychosocial support for women human rights defenders forced to flee and hide due to junta targeting, serving as a safety net for their immediate needs and sustaining their human rights activities.
Small grants to local CSOs, community-based groups, and volunteer organizations nationwide, supporting their initiatives to address humanitarian needs and enhance organizational capacities.
Advocacy for gender-sensitive humanitarian aid that is responsive to the administrative and logistical challenges of the context.
Systemic efforts toward a gender-equal federal state
GEN is making systemic efforts to keep gender equality and fair power-sharing among ethnic groups at the heart of any future federal state.
GEN works with policymakers at the national, regional, and local level to develop legislation and gender-sensitive policies that protect women.
Strategic alliances and movement building
GEN is building broad coalitions that draw strength from women’s groups and their diverse skills.
We link the women’s movement in Myanmar with gender equality movements globally to amplify the voices of grassroots women.
Sustainability and resource mobilization
GEN helps members strengthen their organizations through training in fundraising, grant management, and policy development.
We also support livelihood projects and plan to mobilize resources for seed funding, reflecting the equitable, gender-transformative financing models we promote more broadly.
Public awareness campaigns
GEN is bringing the conversation about gender equality to policymakers—and everyday people.
GEN raises public awareness through advocacy campaigns like International Women’s Day, 16 Days of Activism, and Forever White Ribbon that include creative activations, festivals, singing competitions, and other events that engage a wide audience.
Public awareness campaigns that bring the conversation around violence against women to mainstream culture
Hosted public events around key dates like International Women’s Day (IWD) and 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence.
Provided platforms for communities to understand violence against women and to promote meaningful participation in politics.
National policy to protect women and girls
Created briefing papers on the need for legislation to prevent violence against women, including comparative analysis with neighboring countries.
Drafted of Prevention and Protection of Violence Against Women Law.
Supported the National Strategic Plan for the Advancement of Women (2013-2023).
