Developed after more than five years of existence of the GAD Resource (GR) Pool, this Handbook endeavors to guide the management of the pool of technical assistance providers on GAD. The GR Pool is a mechanism to assist the Philippine Commission on Women in delivering technical assistance to national and local governments on gender and …
Gender and Development (GAD) Resource Pool Handbook Read More »
The brochure provides information on how Typhoon Haiyan serves as a primary example of the disproportionate effects of climate change and natural disasters on women. This research addresses the cultural and social norms and the lack of gender-sensitive policies that effect women’s vulnerability to natural disasters and other negative impacts of climate change. Asset Type: …
Typhoon Haiyan Claims Lifetime Loss and Damages for Women in the Philippines Read More »
Disasters don’t discriminate, but people do. Existing socio-economic conditions mean that disasters can lead to different outcomes even for demographically similar communities – but inevitably the most vulnerable groups suffer more than others. Research reveals that disasters reinforce, perpetuate and increase gender inequality, making bad situations worse for women. Meanwhile, the potential contributions that women …
Making Disaster Risk Reduction Gender-Sensitive: Policy and Practical Guidelines Read More »
