Children/ Men/ Women
Particular Needs To Men
Adult men and boys are often neglected in discussions of forced displacement, and yet they have particular needs and are confronted with specific threats to their life and liberty. Males are often most directly affected by the armed conflicts which provoke pastoralists movements. They are at risk of forced recruitment into armies and militia groups and often experience a serious loss of self-esteem as a result of the way that gender roles change when households and communities go into exile and become recipients of international assistance.
Young and Inocent Children
PISP is dedicated to addressing the needs of all children of its concern. Together with other organizations, it aims to provide protection, food, water, shelter, health care, education and to ensure their safety, development and well-being.
Refugee Women
In any marginalized population, approximately 50 percent of the people are women and girls. Stripped of the protection of their homes, their government and often their family structure, females are often particularly vulnerable. They face the rigorous long journeys into exile, official harassment or indifference and frequent sexual abuse - even after reaching an apparent place of safety. Internally displaced women often suffer similar experiences.
In the last few years, PISP has developed a series of special programmes to ensure women have equal access to protection, basic goods and services as they attempt to rebuild their lives. Special attention is given to forcibly displaced women who may face risks because of their specific circumstances, such as pregnant and lactating women, older women, and female heads of households
Women are active and positive change agents - when given the proper resources - and are capable of improving their lives and the lives of their children, families and communities.
Women Leading for Livelihoods
A programme aimed at promoting the empowerment and economic independence of female refugees.
How PISP Helps Women
By ensuring participation in decision-making and strengthening their self-reliance.
Women's Concerns
These concerns vary from context to context, but there are some cross-cutting issues.
Who We Work With to Help Women
UN agencies, NGOs, grassroots organizations and private-public institutions are included.