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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.
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 raise the roof in India
Working with women to design safe, resilient housing solutions
From loss to leadership in Brazil
Women tackle local risk in flood-prone Rio de Janeiro community
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.
Informing resilience decision making in Grenada and Saint Lucia
Strengthening gender risk and needs data and analysis and use
UN Women helps ease climate risks for women farmers in the mountains of Viet Nam
Women in this mountainous region are getting help to be more climate-resilient
Cash handouts provide lifeline to vulnerable women in Viet Nam facing double impact of pandemic and flooding
Cash handouts provide lifeline to vulnerable women in Viet Nam facing double impact of pandemic and flooding
The gender and age dimensions of a hurricane in Dominica
Gender and age inequality of disaster risk
The aftermath of an earthquake in Nepal
Understanding the gender inequalities of risk
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.
Project to empower women in climate change decisions in Cambodia
Securing climate-resilient societies