Purpose This note looks at the concept of gender and how it relates to men in disasters. It also highlights men’s roles in gender equality in disasters. Overview Gender is often misunderstood as focusing only on “women,” neglecting sex and…
Gender Responsive Disaster Risk Reduction
Purpose This document looks at the impact of disaster on gender equality, the status of gender mainstreaming in disaster risk reduction, and drivers for integrating gender equality in disaster risk reduction. It provides recommendations for addressing gender equality in the…
Equity and Inclusion in Disaster Risk Reduction: Building Resilience for All
Purpose This paper attempts to address some of the shortcomings of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) and to move the debate beyond the simplistic focus of including vulnerable groups within disaster risk reduction (DRR) policy-making. By promoting socio-economic and…
Making Risky Environments Safer
Purpose This document looks at natural disasters and their gender specific impact. It looks at the risks women face in disasters and states that it is important that women not only be viewed as victims of disaster, but as agents…
Gender-Inclusive Disaster Risk Management
Purpose This paper looks at key gender issues in disaster-risk management, gender-inclusive assessments, gender-design elements in strengthening disaster resilience, and gender-design elements in disaster recovery assistance. It includes case studies from Pakistan, Aceh in Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Overview Key…
Gender Issues in Red Cross and Red Crescent Response to the Tsunami
Purpose The report summarises the initial outcomes of an action research project launched by the Organisational Development Department to look at the Red Cross and Red Crescent (RC/RC) response to the tsunami from a gender perspective. The aim of the…
Women, Gender and Disaster: Abilities and Disabilities
Purpose This note looks at the challenges women with disabilities face in disasters and highlights the importance of knowing these challenges. Overview More women than men live with physical and/or mental conditions which, in a disability-hostile environment, limit their everyday…
Explanatory note to the IFRC Strategic Framework on Gender and Diversity Issues
Purpose This document looks at why gender and diversity is important to the IFRC framework and to the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Strategy 2020. Overview Gender and diversity are important to the…