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Women and natural disasters: a regional analysis on Asia and the Pacific
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| Author(s):
Social Development Division (SDD)
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| Economic Sector(s):
(1) Advancement of women |
| ESCAP Reference
No.: ST/ESCAP/..... |
| Division/Office:
Social Development |
| Published Date:
30 April 2010 |
| Country:
{Sub-regional Publication} |
| Hard Copy Price:
Online Copy Only
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| The ESCAP region is very prone to natural disasters. Nevertheless, specific research on Asia-Pacific countries focusing on the gender dimension of such events remains insufficient. The aim of the paper at hand is to address this gap as follows: first, a working definition of 'natural disaster' is proposed followed by an overview of the situation in the region regarding disaster frequency, people affected, human and economic leosses. Following this, women's specific vulnerabilites are analyzed. However, the picture of women as victim exclusively may provide women with unique chances for empowerment and change. The potential options are outlined in the fourth section of the present paper. The conclusion at the end summarizes all major findings. |
Introduction
I. Defining and understanding natural disasters
II. Natural disasters trends and developments
III. Women's vulnerabilities to and the impact of natural disasters
IV. Chances for gender equality and empowerment
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