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UN Free & Equal is a campaign to increase awareness of and support for equal rights and fair treatment of LGBTIQ+ people. Since its launch in 2013, UN Free & Equal has contributed to increasing public support for the rights of LGBTIQ+ people, and has advocated for stronger legal protections against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity/expression and sex characteristics.

From UNDRR PreventionWeb. The Gender Action Plan to support implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (Sendai GAP) aims to accelerate progress towards gender equality and the prevention and reduction of disaster risk. The Sendai GAP identifies 9 key objectives related to the 4 priorities of the Sendai Framework, and 33 recommended actions promote gender equality and the empowerment and leadership of women and gender stakeholders in disaster risk reduction.

rom All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI).
Extreme heat is an escalating climate risk in the Asia-Pacific, posing serious threats to lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems. As global temperatures rise, heatwaves have become more intense, amplifying the need for urgent, coordinated action.
This special issue of Southasiadisasters.net focuses on strategies emerging from regional dialogues.

From All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI).

Parametric insurance offers pre-agreed payouts based on specific triggers such as temperature thresholds or rainfall levels, ensuring fast, transparent, and efficient support to those hit hardest.

This issue brings together leading voices from across sectors to share practical insights, policy recommendations, and lived experiences of designing and deploying parametric solutions.

From Canadian Centre for Safer Communities (CCFSC).

Designed to help emergency planners, community leaders, and decision-makers create disaster response strategies that work for everyone. It provides clear, practical guidance on applying intersectional gender analysis to Hazard, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessments (HRVAs), ensuring emergency plans are inclusive and effective.