Title: Gender-Based Challenges Faced by Refugees in Host Countries: A Study of the Experiences of Women and Girls

Background:

The global refugee crisis has resulted in the displacement of millions of people, with women and girls being particularly vulnerable to gender-based violence and discrimination. The challenges faced by refugee women and girls in host countries are complex and multifaceted, ranging from lack of access to education and healthcare to sexual exploitation and abuse. Despite the growing recognition of the importance of addressing gender-based challenges faced by refugees, there is a lack of research on the experiences of refugee women and girls in host countries.

Objectives:

The main objective of this study is to explore the gender-based challenges faced by refugee women and girls in host countries. Specifically, the study aims to:

1. Identify the types of gender-based challenges faced by refugee women and girls in host countries.

2. Examine the impact of gender-based challenges on the mental health and well-being of refugee women and girls.

3. Investigate the coping strategies used by refugee women and girls to overcome gender-based challenges in host countries.

4. Analyze the role of host communities and organizations in addressing gender-based challenges faced by refugee women and girls.

Methodology:

The study will use a qualitative research design, employing semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions to collect data from refugee women and girls living in host countries. The study will be conducted in two phases. In the first phase, a pilot study will be conducted to test the research instruments and refine the research questions. In the second phase, data will be collected from a sample of 50 refugee women and girls living in host countries.

Data analysis will be conducted using thematic analysis, which involves identifying patterns and themes in the data. The analysis will be guided by the research questions and objectives of the study.

Expected outcomes:

The study is expected to contribute to the understanding of the gender-based challenges faced by refugee women and girls in host countries. The findings of the study will inform policy and practice in addressing the needs of refugee women and girls, and will provide insights into the coping strategies used by refugee women and girls to overcome gender-based challenges. The study will also highlight the role of host communities and organizations in addressing gender-based challenges faced by refugee women and girls.