Women-led organisations (WLOs) in Northwest Syria are on the frontlines, supporting women, girls, and communities. Yet they face systemic barriers to funding and equitable partnerships. Research led by CARE and partners shows that many WLOs struggle with short-term grants, complex donor requirements, and exclusion from decision-making spaces. Despite challenges, WLOs continue to provide vital services...

In Al-Hasakeh, women contribute significantly to household survival through farming, handicrafts, and daily wage labor. Yet they face alarming rates of physical, psychological, economic, and sexual violence, worsened by poverty and harmful gender norms. Formative research conducted under the Building Local Resilience in Syria programme reveals that 74% of women are excluded from income-generating activities,...

Wheat is Syria’s most vital crop, yet women—despite their central role in planting, harvesting, and post-harvest processing—remain excluded from decision-making, resources, and higher-value opportunities. A gender-responsive wheat value chain analysis in Northeast Syria found that restrictive gender norms, lack of land ownership, limited access to finance, and discriminatory practices prevent women from benefiting equally. Women...