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Designing, resourcing and implementing gender-sensitive disaster risk reduction policies, plans and programmes. raising awareness of gendered vulnerabilities of men, women and LGBTs, and promoting inclusion and leadership of women and gender minorities in DRR.

Latest Gender additions in the Knowledge Base

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Disaster risk management and gender: The case of Jamaica

This country profile analyzes gender gaps in the disaster risk management (DRM) agenda in Jamaica that influence the exposure and vulnerability, preparedness, and coping capacity of different populations.
A woman in Assam, India paddles through flooded water using a makeshift raft (2020)
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How can behavioural science be used to understand gender for inclusive water security and adaptation?

Researchers use behavioral science to study how gender impacts climate adaptation and water security in Sub-Saharan Africa: women are more vulnerable due to societal roles and limited resources, and knowing such differences is key to effective adaptation.
London School of Economics and Political Science, the
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COVID-19 increased existing gender mortality gaps in high-income more than middle-income countries

This study draws on recent data that were not available for earlier studies to examine the extent to which the gender gap in mortality shifted in high- and middle-income countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Entry points for integrating gender considerations in resilient infrastructure

This report presents a strategic framework for incorporating gender perspectives into resilient infrastructure development, focusing on building inclusive and equitable transportation, water, and energy sectors.
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Can we tackle poverty and climate change at the same time?

Building on this strong foundation, economic inclusion programs have the potential to become powerful drivers in addressing the complex intersection between climate change, gender inequality, and poverty.
World Bank, the
Cameroon - UN Women's Gender Road Project
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Tackling gender inequality in a climate-changed world: How agrifood and social protection systems can empower women and girls to build climate resilience

Climate change disproportionately affects women. Empowering them through adaptive, gender-responsive social protection and agrifood systems builds resilience. Inclusive policies must reduce vulnerabilities and provide access to resources.
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
WIN DRR
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Filipina and Papua New Guinean advocates honoured for leadership in disaster risk reduction, sustainable agriculture, and gender equality

The Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction Leadership Awards 2024 have been awarded to Robyn Camilla Mijares from the Philippines and Maria Linibi from Papua New Guinea for their outstanding leadership in disaster risk reduction.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific
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Miscarriages due to climate crisis a ‘blind spot’ in action plans – report

The harm to babies and mothers is one of the warnings being sent to Cop29 decision-makers by leading scientists.
Guardian, the (UK)
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