Female Frontlines: Armed conflicts disproportionately affect women as non-combatants, exposing them to a heightened risk of gender-based violence and disrupted access to essential services. Even so, the EU fails to account for effective gender-focused aid, external action, and peacekeeping policies, with, for example, intensified sanctions in Sudan leading to a rise in poverty levels amongst women. How can the EU ensure that its policies adopt a gender-responsive approach that addresses both the immediate needs and long-term inequalities of women affected by war?