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Typhoon Haiyan Claims Lifetime Loss and Damages for Women in the Philippines

Brochure/Leaflet/Flyer, Disaster Risk Reduction, Guide/Manual, International Organization, Laws and Policies / By

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: …

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Making Disaster Risk Reduction Gender-Sensitive: Policy and Practical Guidelines

Book/Handbook/Booklet, Disaster Risk Reduction, Gender, Gender Mainstreaming, Guide/Manual, International Organization / By

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 …

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Mainstreaming Gender within Local Government Climate and Disaster Risk Assessments: A Review of Methodology and Practice in the Philippines

2011-2020, Disaster Risk Reduction, Gender Mainstreaming, International Organization, Journal/Magazine/Review, Report / By

This paper presents findings of an in-depth gender review of the toolkit and processes utilized by LGUs in the Philippines to conduct CDRAs. It is comprised of a systematic document review of the toolkit available, particularly the CLUP Guidebook: Supplemental Guidelines on Mainstreaming Climate Change and Disaster Risks in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (hereafter …

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