Feminist Principles in Humanitarian Contexts

This document outlines IPPF’s feminist approach to humanitarian action, rooted in rights-based, inclusive, and intersectional principles. It highlights the need to challenge structural inequalities, patriarchal norms, and colonial legacies in humanitarian systems while centring the voices of women, girls, LGBTQI+ communities, and other marginalised groups.

The principles call for locally led, gender-transformative action, meaningful participation, and accountability to affected communities. With sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) as a life-saving priority, IPPF advocates for integrated, community-driven humanitarian responses that uphold dignity, equity, and justice for all.