Discriminatory attitudes in disaster contexts

To check discriminatory attitudes, one study recommends that disaster managers should assess and understand how and what discriminatory factors apply in the environment they operate and institute measures to check such factors in their operations. The inclusion of vulnerable groups in the process of needs assessment also serves a purpose of bridging the gaps that lead to discriminatory practices.

Cultural Factors: Customs/traditions/rituals, Ethnicity

Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations

Disaster Phases: Response

Types of Actors Concerned: National civil protection body

Recommendations:

• Employ an overarching rights-based approach in disaster policies and operations