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Floods in South Africa: protecting people must include a focus on women and girls
When disastrous events like floods are combined with social inequities, their effects are much greater.
Risk, resilience and gender in the current Petrópolis tragedy
Women are more vulnerable to disasters because of their social roles, lack of access to resources and political marginalisation.
Explainer: how gender inequality and climate change are interconnected
Rapid gender analysis in Haiti reveals earthquake-related impacts on women and girls
The changing nature of the gender inequality of risk in the Caribbean
Moving beyond the “victim lens” and engaging women more effectively.
The imperative of climate adaption for Africa
Building resilience across societies in an inclusive manner
What is gender inequality costing the Caribbean region?
Countries in the Caribbean are recovering from a recent volcanic eruption, coping with COVID-19, and preparing for the hurricane season. This case study highlights the work of the EnGenDER Project and the gender inequality studies carried out across eight countries to date.
Women are using forecasts to plan ahead
"Climate change is happening."
The case for equity to reduce disaster risk: an analysis of Bolivia
In Central America, women and girls bear the brunt of storm disaster fallout
Gender-transformative hurricane resilience during the COVID-19 crisis
The importance of inclusive hurricane preparedness in the Caribbean.
Insights into behaviour during a fire could improve evacuation planning
Mexico: The unequal effects of coronavirus
OPINION: Environmental disasters widen the gender gap
Desastres ambientales profundizan la brecha de género
Enhancing gender-responsive disaster risk management: why a change of mindset is the first step
The gender and age dimensions of a hurricane in Dominica
Gender and age inequality of disaster risk