Gender

Launch of WINDRR-PH - group photo
The Women International Network on Disaster Risk Reduction Philippines Chapter (WINDRR PH) was officially launched on 26 April 2023, garnering local and international support for women's leadership in disaster risk reduction.
UNDRR Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE)
WIN DRR Leadership Awards 2023
The nominations for the 2023 WIN DRR Leadership Awards are now open!
Women's International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction
Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework - plenary session
To implement DRR policies and plans, all stakeholders need to be engaged, at every stage. Those most at risk are often disadvantaged through lack of access to resources, power, and influence – like persons with disabilities, local communities, and women.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
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2023
This report presents the findings of a study of career barriers and motivations for women and men working in disaster risk reduction in Asia and the Pacific.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific
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2023
This review makes the case that gender is such a fundamental part of the social organization in all societies, that gender inequality is a key driver of disaster risk, requiring much greater attention and more focused action and resources.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangkok; Geneva
Closing date
The study which the consultant will conduct aims to evaluate how Blue-Green Infrastructure can work to reduce heat-related disaster risk for women in poor setting
Women leaders changing DRR
On International Women’s Day 2023, we celebrate the women who are transforming disaster risk reduction planning and implementation to make it more gender responsive and inclusive and therefore more effective.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific
WIN DRR generic poster
The winners were selected from the 420 nominations that were received from 24 countries across the Asia-Pacific region. The awards, which come with a cash prize, celebrate women's achievements in reducing disaster risk.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Women's International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction
Pacific
2022
This collection seeks to recognize and celebrate just a few of the many amazing women leading disaster risk reduction efforts across the Pacific, in the hope that these profiles will inspire other women doing the same.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Sub-Regional Office for the Pacific