Gender-Based Needs Assessment of Marawi Siege Meranao IDPs in Iligan City, Southern Philippines: Implications for Sustainable Intervention Programs

This paper is an examination of the gender-based needs of the displaced Maranao families affected by the 2017 Marawi Siege who are still in Iligan City at the time of the survey in March to July 2019. This study included 144 internally displaced people (IDPs) residing in unrecognized evacuation centers, renting, or staying with relatives. Findings show that the IDPs suffered from the collateral damage of war, living in extreme poverty due to the absence of livelihood opportunities. To survive, they resorted to reducing their food intake, borrowing from relatives, or sending their children to live with relatives. Some Meranao children are seen doing child labor, a sight not seen prior to the siege. They were not prioritized for support and services, as they are staying in spaces defined by the government as private areas. Regardless of gender and age, the IDPs generally need shelter, livelihood assistance, food, and health care to bounce back. They need a sustainable, culture-sensitive intervention program to aid their recovery.

Conflict, gender, internal displacement, ISIS militants

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