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Saving lives, reducing loss: the leadership of women in disaster risk reduction

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Climate-related disasters are not neutral; they disproportionately affect women and girls due to unequal access to resources, decision-making and support systems. Pre-existing inequalities – such as limited control over assets, discrimination, caregiving burdens, reduced representation in public spaces and heightened risks of violence –compound vulnerabilities in times of crisis. Women’s resilience and ability to prepare for, withstand and recover from disasters are directly tied to their access to financial resources, stable livelihoods, equal and non-discriminatory support systems and meaningful participation in disaster risk reduction (DRR).

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32358996

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Disaster Management and Resilience

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Climate action, No poverty

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7162136405

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