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Abstract
AbstractOver 1.2 million Rohingya have been forcibly drove from Myanmar as a result of violence, persecution, and prejudice, making the Rohingya crisis in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, one of the biggest and most complicated humanitarian crises 1. Both the host towns and the refugees have faced tremendous difficulties as a result of this surge, and the humanitarian response has found it difficult to satisfy the huge requirements. Particularly, women and girls deal with distinct gendered issues that jeopardize their safety, rights, and general wellbeing. Inadequate infrastructure, resources, and ingrained gender stereotypes that restrict access to opportunities and necessary services further compound these difficulties. The gendered aspects of relocation in Cox's Bazar are examined in this paper, with particular attention paid to the obstacles women encounter when trying to get necessities including, food, water, shelter, and sanitary facilities. It also discusses how the campsinadequate security, medical treatment, and protection systems make women and girls more susceptible to abuse, exploitation, and violence. Notwithstanding the UNHCR's, local governments', and non-governmental organizationsefforts, cultural, economic, and systemic hurdles that prevent women and girls from accessing protection and assistance exacerbate their vulnerabilities. These difficulties stem from social, political, and economic disparities that existed before relocation. Women's involvement in decision-making processes inside the camps and the larger refugee response is severely constrained, and gender-based violenceincluding sexual abuse, trafficking, and early marriageremains pervasive. Women and girls find it challenging to rebuild their lives and achieve safety and dignity as a result of this lack of empowerment. The causes of these vulnerabilities are examined in this article, with a focus on the necessity of a gender-responsive strategy that integrates the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) framework. The article emphasizes how addressing women's needs is essential for stability, peace, and long-term rehabilitation in the host and refugee communities by promoting policies that address gender imbalances, enhance access to resources, and fortify safety measures.KeywordsRohingya refugees, womens rights, gender-based violence, displacement, WPS framework, security, Coxs Bazar, humanitarian aid, women empowerment, peacebuilding.
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Copyright © 2024 Shajeda Akter Moni. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
