Time to Act on Gender, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction.

Gender equality and the empowerment of women become ever more important as the frequency and severity of storms, floods, drought and other climatic hazards increase in the Pacific region. Due to prevailing gender inequalities and social norms, women and girls are disproportionately affected by climate change and disaster impacts. Yet their participation and leadership are … Continue reading Time to Act on Gender, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction.