Empowering resilience: WRD and partners forge inclusive disaster risk reduction strategies in the pacific

Civil society partners, women’s organizations and organizations for people with disabilities came together for a Talanoa Session on Gender, Disability and Social Inclusion in Disaster Risk Reduction, affirming resilience building that leaves no one behind. 

Empowering Female Entrepreneurs: Overcoming Climate Change Challenges

Climate change is an urgent global challenge that demands immediate action. Its impact is felt across various aspects of our lives, from extreme weather events to the depletion of biodiversity and rising sea levels.

Beyond COP27: Pacific Women Leaders on why women and girls must be included in climate solutions

We spoke to four Pacific Women Leaders, delegates to the recent global United Nations climate change negotiations and advocates in their communities, about the impact of climate change on women and girls in the region, and why it matters so much that their experiences shape climate action.

Gender champions share insights on women’s leadership and gender equality in disaster risk reduction

UN Women, in partnership with the Australian Government, organised the first in-person gender champion and gender expert meeting, during the 7th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

Women are coordinating and strengthening resilience networks

The Network of Women-led Organisations in Nigeria coordinates and strengthens the collaboration among members and partners, insuring the inclusion of women and girls in programs and projects.

Leaders call for collective action, elevating marginalized voices and women in decision making roles beyond COVID-19

During the 66th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66), UN Women hosted a side event entitled “Beyond COVID-19: Advancing gender responsive policies on climate, care and jobs for a sustainable and equal future”.

Women reap the rewards of planting mangroves in Bangladesh

Explainer: Why women need to be at the heart of climate action

Five ways to build gender equality and sustainability

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.

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.

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

Providing vouchers to respond to the urgent needs of economically vulnerable families and women in Palestine

COVID-19 has increased the risk of gender-based violence

In Kenya’s changing climate, women are claiming land rights to feed their families

Men are advocating for women's economic empowerment

Semi believes that men have an important role to play in transforming the social norms that discriminate against women.

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

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.