Empower women
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UNHCR
The refugee situation in the world often affects women and girls the most. We have a long-term partnership with UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, to support their important work for families forced to flee.
Today, an estimated 120 million people worldwide are fleeing from war, violence and persecution, and women and girls are often particularly vulnerable. In a refugee situation, women and girls face a greater risk of being exposed to violence and violations of their rights.
In these situations, there is often a lack of social and legal protection systems that can provide the shelter, protection and care needed. UNHCR is a leading humanitarian organisation operating in 138 countries. They work to protect people who have been forced to flee their homes by providing life-saving assistance and advocating for their rights.
Women are at the heart of Lindex’s higher purpose. Through our long-term partnership with UNHCR, we support their work to protect women and children who are forced to flee. Since 2014, funds raised in our Swedish stores have helped respond to humanitarian needs, focusing on women and children on the move, with support directed to where the need is greatest.
(Photo: UNHCR/Zsolt Balla)