Hnin Ei Lwin

Myanmar's recent floods have displaced over a million people across 70 townships. Women and girls are among the most vulnerable, facing urgent needs for safe housing, medical care, clean water, education, and economic recovery. Key priorities include: 1. Safe, Secure Shelters to reduce risks of violence 2. Access to Clean Water & Hygiene Kits to maintain health and dignity 3. Educational Support to counter early marriage and child labor risks 4. Livelihood Assistance to support recovery, especially for women in agriculture With restricted access and limited resources, expanding support is essential to meet these critical gender-specific needs. Read the full update here: http://unwo.men/CPff50U43fv #MyanmarFloods #HumanitarianResponse #GenderImpact Hnin Ei Lwin #Research #Monitoring #Evaluation #Reporting #MEARL #social #development #humanitarian #publichealth

In August and September 2024, a devastating series of floods hit South Asia and Southeast Asia, driven by heavy monsoon rains and Typhoon Yagi.  Myanmar and Viet Nam bore the brunt of the disaster, while Thailand, Laos, and the Philippines also suffered heavily. The floods caused widespread destruction, displacing many people and tragically taking numerous lives.  Although India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh were not directly struck by Typhoon Yagi, they also faced severe monsoon-related flooding.  These events starkly showed how vulnerable the region is to extreme weather and highlighted the urgent need for better disaster preparedness to protect people and their livelihoods in the future. The OHCA has recently released a report on the flood situation in Myanmar: https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/myanmar-flood-situation-report-16-september-2024   Hnin Ei Lwin