
Why we need to integrate gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Disaster Recovery and how to do it!
Author:
Robles, C. P. Q, Steinbach, R. and Benavidez, M. .
Editor:
First
Date:
2019
Region:
Global
Theme:
Gender and Disaster Recovery
Language:
English
Publisher:
World Bank
Full Harvard Reference:
Robles, C. P. Q., Steinbach, R. and Benavidez, M. (2019). Why we need to integrate gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Disaster Recovery and how to do it!
An accessible blog in which Robles lays out 5 points that government officials and stakeholders should keep in mind when they are handling disaster recovery. 1. identify and prioritise gender-specific recovery needs. 2. Protect women, men, boys, and girls from both physical and psychosocial harm 3. include gender-inclusive recovery within disaster recovery frameworks. 4. Empower women for sustainable and resilient recovery. 5. Improve gender responsive recovery systems.