In Bihar, women face floods and increasing violence

Bringing communities together to prepare for emergencies

New data show women and girls far less likely to receive COVID-19 relief

Women and girls have disproportionately suffered the socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19: lost jobs and reduced work hours, increased intensity of care and domestic work, and strains on their physical and mental health.

Rapid gender analysis in Haiti reveals earthquake-related impacts on women and girls

International Women’s Day 2022: “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”

How Bangladesh is beating the odds on climate disaster deaths

Closing the gender gaps for women's resilience to disasters and climate change

Sarah Selby, a technical adviser for UN Women, talks about the urgent need to close the gender gaps for disaster and climate risk reduction and resilience.

The changing nature of the gender inequality of risk in the Caribbean

Moving beyond the “victim lens” and engaging women more effectively.

Is disaster risk reduction (wo)men’s work?

Highlighting the missing voices of women in developing and implementing legal frameworks for disaster risk reduction

Gender Analysis Guidance and DRR

Identifying the differences between and among women and girls, men and boys, and diverse genders

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.

Pannapa (Aimee) Na Nan

Meet Aimee, a driving force in gender-responsive disaster risk reduction and emergency response in Thailand.

Gender-responsive and disability-inclusion in disaster risk reduction in Asia Pacific

How international commitments and recommendations are being translated into national DRR frameworks

Women are advocating for inclusivity

"See me for my ability, not for my disability"

Inaugural women’s leadership awards for disaster risk reduction granted to Fijian trailblazer and Indonesian scientist mobilising youth

Women from Latin America and the Caribbean launch network for disaster risk reduction

The Sendai Framework and its gendered implementation

The regional platforms provide an opportunity for formulating Regional Action Plans that are gender-responsive.

The imperative of climate adaption for Africa

Building resilience across societies in an inclusive manner