Women as Agents of Change Action Network on Forced Displacement

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    Website Action Network on Forced Displacement

    In order to foster the political and economic empowerment of women in situations of displacement, the BMZ launched the “Action Network on Forced Displacement – Women as Agents of Change” in October 2020. The global network gives refugee women international visibility and a voice. It serves as a platform for the self-representation and participation of refugee women in politics, business and society.

    Still from the video "Supporting women on the move"
    Action Network on Forced Displacement: Supporting Women on the Move

    Members and allies

    The action network currently has 31 members from 24 countries, most of whom are activists or social leaders who are committed to the participation of refugee women and have themselves experienced displacement. Numerous partners from politics, the private sector and civil society support the Network.

    Cover: Action Network on Forced Displacement: Women as Agents of Change | Member's Declaration / Joint Roadmap

    Members' Declaration / Joint Roadmap

    PDF | 10/2020 | 459 KB, 2 Pages
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    Cover: Action Network on Forced Displacement: Women as Agents of Change | Member's Declaration / Joint Roadmap (Arabic)

    Members' Declaration / Joint Roadmap (Arabic)

    PDF | 10/2020 | 272 KB, 2 Pages
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    Cover: Action Network on Forced Displacement: Women as Agents of Change | Declaración de los y las miembros / hoja de ruta conjunta

    Declaración de los y las miembros / hoja de ruta conjunta

    PDF | 10/2020 | 145 KB
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    Implementation of local projects

    Logo: Women's Peace & Humanitarian Fund (WPHF)

    The Action Network is also committed to providing local support for women and girls on the move. The Action Network members therefore help decide on the countries and advise on project selection for the specially established Funding Initiative on Forced Displacement at the United Nations Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF).

    To date, 144 projects with 216 civil society organisations in eleven countries have been approved with BMZ funds (as of December 2024). The projects support displaced women and girls in improving their socio-economic and political participation.

    As at: 17/07/2025