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Preparing for CSW66: ECOWAS and UN Women organise a virtual regional consultation of West and Central Africa ministers
This news piece was originally published on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Website.
Launch of a “one-stop-shop” for all gender-related disaster and climate resilience knowledge
UN Women in partnership with the Australian Government, launches the Women’s Resilience to Disasters Knowledge Hub
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
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.