Structural neglect and power imbalances exacerbate abuse in Syria's Roj camp for displaced women
Original framing: “'Fear, panic and exhaustion': Women in Syria's Roj camp report worsening abuse” — Middle East Eye
The conditions in Roj camp echo those of other displacement camps in the 20th century, such as those in Palestine or during the Yugoslav wars, where women were disproportionately affected by violence and neglect. The lack of international legal frameworks to protect displaced women has persisted for decades, despite repeated calls for reform.
The crisis in Roj camp is not an isolated incident but a symptom of a broader failure in global governance and humanitarian response.
It reveals the consequences of neglecting local governance systems, failing to integrate gender-sensitive policies, and marginalizing the voices of those most affected. By learning from historical precedents and cross-cultural models, and by embracing the resilience and agency of displaced women, we can move toward more just and sustainable solutions. The path forward requires not only policy reform but a fundamental shift in how we understand and respond to displacement as a systemic, global challenge.