Full Title: Violence Against Women & Girls | Energy Brief
Author(s): ESMAP
Publisher(s): ESMAP
Publication Date: September 23, 2025
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Description (excerpt):
Energy is essential for economic growth and improving lives. However, projects can unintentionally increase the danger of violence against women and girls if gender-specific risks are ignored. This resource guide offers concrete help in designing energy projects such that they help to prevent such violence and empower women.
Risks for women and girls in energy projects may arise from:
- Influxes of male workers
- Job losses during energy transitions
- High energy costs
- Poor access to lighting and clean cooking
- Unsafe worksites
- Weak accountability—especially in fragile or conflict-affected areas with harmful gender norms
To counter such risks, gender-responsive strategies can:
- Improve women’s safety, mobility, and economic opportunities
- Help prevent and respond to violence against women and girls
- Build more inclusive communities