December 30, 2025 – UN Women released a guidance note that provides policymakers with a gender-transformative approach to strengthening care systems and supporting recovery in crisis-affected contexts. It includes key principles, guiding questions, key actions, and case studies to understand and respond to shifting care dynamics—from prevention and preparedness to recovery and peace—addressing care challenges while advancing longer-term gender equality outcomes.
The report is designed for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers and emphasizes that care is a lifeline in emergencies, a cornerstone of recovery, and a foundation for lasting peace.