Gender disadvantages in disaster recovery

Globally speaking, women “are more restricted in their capacity to recover from environmental disaster, are less involved in decision-making and therefore have limited capacity to express their needs”. This is especially the case where women have less access to land and resources.

Note: See source document for full reference.

Cultural Factors: Access and use of infrastructure/services, Social exclusion, Socio-economic status, Gender roles

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

Disaster Phases: Recovery

Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens

Recommendations:

• Consider vulnerable groups when designing and implementing disaster response measures