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.

Five examples of gender-sensitive solutions to displacement linked with climate change

Explainer: how gender inequality and climate change are interconnected

Rapid gender analysis in Haiti reveals earthquake-related impacts on women and girls

The changing nature of the gender inequality of risk in the Caribbean

Moving beyond the “victim lens” and engaging women more effectively.

Women from Latin America and the Caribbean launch network for disaster risk reduction

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 are using forecasts to plan ahead

"Climate change is happening."

The case for equity to reduce disaster risk: an analysis of Bolivia

In Central America, women and girls bear the brunt of storm disaster fallout

Latin American, Caribbean ministers commit to build back better and greener

Gender-transformative hurricane resilience during the COVID-19 crisis

The importance of inclusive hurricane preparedness in the Caribbean.

Insights into behaviour during a fire could improve evacuation planning

Mexico: The unequal effects of coronavirus

OPINION: Environmental disasters widen the gender gap

Desastres ambientales profundizan la brecha de género

The gender and age dimensions of a hurricane in Dominica

Gender and age inequality of disaster risk

When natural disaster strikes, men and women respond differently