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Connecting gender, the private sector, and disaster risk management
A need for gender-responsive disaster risk management in the private sector.
How the fisherwomen of Java rise above climate change and an increase in gender-based violence
This case study explores these uneven impacts, the importance of collective active action, and the key role women play in sustainable recovery from Covid-19.
Gender-responsive and disability-inclusion in disaster risk reduction in Asia Pacific
How international commitments and recommendations are being translated into national DRR frameworks
Pannapa (Aimee) Na Nan
Meet Aimee, a driving force in gender-responsive disaster risk reduction and emergency response in Thailand.
Benin: Impact des changements climatiques sur les services en santé de reproduction
Focus on women and girls matters as disaster risks shift
Riyanti Djalante (ASEAN Secretariat) and Mohammad Naciri (UN Women Asia and the Pacific) share their insights into the importance of regional cooperation for gender-responsive disaster management and progress to date.
Women are providing critical support during the COVID-19 outbreak
Jannatul and her team are supporting women and girls to cope with simultaneous hazards.
Women are diversifying their business models for resilience
Aileen’s diversified agri-tourism business model has helped her remain resilient despite being affected by multiple disasters.
Women are advocating for a voice at the table
As a farmer herself, Lavinia knows the importance of having a voice at the table.
Women are working together to increase resilience
Seruwaia advocates for knowledge sharing and working together to build resilience.
Women are powerful agents of change
Vitila is working to empower other women.
Women are advocating for inclusivity
"See me for my ability, not for my disability"
Women are facilitating community training
“I try to assist the community in the outer islands to build their resilience against climate change by facilitating trainings."
Women are improving the health resilience of their communities
“…I decided to bring about change in the lives of my people."
Women from Latin America and the Caribbean launch network for disaster risk reduction
Inaugural women’s leadership awards for disaster risk reduction granted to Fijian trailblazer and Indonesian scientist mobilising youth
The Sendai Framework and its gendered implementation
The regional platforms provide an opportunity for formulating Regional Action Plans that are gender-responsive.