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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.
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.
The case for equity to reduce disaster risk: an analysis of Bolivia
Cultivating change: women farmers in Dominica find new paths to market amidst COVID-19 shutdowns
Women farmers have recently suffered significant loss of income as a result of overlapping disasters. This case study explores how women farmers are being connected to new outlets and market opportunities and supported to do more business online.
UNDP strengthens the capacity of Dominica’s female farmers in disaster management
In Central America, women and girls bear the brunt of storm disaster fallout
Walk a mile in her shoes: Building rural women’s climate-resilience in the wake of COVID-19
Insights into behaviour during a fire could improve evacuation planning
Mexico: The unequal effects of coronavirus
The UN Women’s multi-hazard approach to disaster risk resilience in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Confronting the impacts of multiple hazards in a gender-responsive manner
OPINION: Environmental disasters widen the gender gap
Desastres ambientales profundizan la brecha de género
The gender and age dimensions of a hurricane in Dominica
Gender and age inequality of disaster risk