The operationalisation of the right to cultural identity and participation in cultural life in disaster management policies

Operationalizing the right to cultural identity and participation in cultural life in disaster management policies have occurred in various guises such as preserving or protecting cultural heritage during disaster; observation of religious or other cultural rituals and practices during disaster response and recovery; modelling disaster communication in consideration of the multiple languages that exist within a given society, among others.

Cultural Factors: Customs/traditions/rituals, Norms/values, Languages, Communication

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

Disaster Phases: Response, Preparedness

Types of Actors Concerned: National civil protection body

Recommendations:

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