Expert's take: The gendered impact of COVID-19 requires transformative changes in economic policies

Across Europe and Central Asia, women confront economic impacts of the pandemic

Insights into behaviour during a fire could improve evacuation planning

The moms are not alright: How coronavirus pandemic policies penalize mothers

Kevin Blanchard

Meet Kevin, who carried out some research for the new WRD Policy Tracker, which allows you to track progress on gender-responsive and inclusive policy frameworks.

Health emergency collides with water crisis in the Himalayas

What governments can do about the increase in family violence due to 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

India: Women act to make slums climate-resilient, one house at a time

‘Gender blind’ coronavirus policies could hinder disease fight

Information is power: Women need equal access to ICTs for disaster resilience

In Nepal, despite political empowerment, women find limited opportunities to shape water policy

Women leading wetlands conservation and building resilience in Uganda

Uganda is home to a dense network of wetlands with significant ecological and socioeconomic benefits. This case study shows how women's leadership in local governance structures is supporting resilience.

Enhancing gender-responsive disaster risk management: why a change of mindset is the first step

Can laws tackling gender inequality help to enhance disaster resilience in the Philippines?

India: Women lead with climate-smart farming in Marathwada

Strengthening women’s livelihoods and participation for greater resilience to disasters and climate change in Viet Nam

Changing weather patterns in Viet nam has meant that households are considering alternative livelihoods. This case study shows how women can be agents of change and lead the way in building more resilient livelihoods.

Tanzania’s female parliamentarians to mainstream gender in climate adaptation