This factsheet outlines WFP Lebanon’s efforts to integrate gender equality and social inclusion into its programmes amid ongoing conflict and displacement. It highlights the disproportionate impact of the 2024 conflict on women and girls, and their roles as both caregivers and primary breadwinners. WFP worked with UN Women to conduct a gender study informing inclusive social protection, developed guidance on gender-based violence and provided and childcare tools. Capacity strengthening included training social workers on disability inclusion and protection.
The factsheet emphasizes women’s economic empowerment through livelihoods support, market linkages and integration into the school meals programme. It also details WFP’s role in sector-wide gender coordination and protection risk mitigation. Looking ahead, WFP plans to scale up women-focused initiatives and technical support to the Government.
