Risk, resilience and gender in the current Petrópolis tragedy

Women are more vulnerable to disasters because of their social roles, lack of access to resources and political marginalisation.

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.

From loss to leadership in Brazil

Women tackle local risk in flood-prone Rio de Janeiro community

UNDP strengthens the capacity of Dominica’s female farmers in disaster management

UNOSAT to build disaster management capacity of women in Guyana

Connecting with the people beyond the computers: my experience in flood risk management in Buenos Aires

Domican Republic: women who build resilience

Percepción de riesgos en Cuba con enfoque de género

Changes afoot to ensure gender aware climate change policies in the Pacific Island countries and territories

Local communities plead for greater involvement in disaster risk reduction

Feminine creativity in the face of natural disasters in Cuba

Mexico: Yearly floods the new reality for rural women

Improving prevention, response among top priorities, says Assembly President

Mangrove restoration protects Guyana's coast and creates a buzz