Disasters affect women, girls, boys and men differently.
From life expectancy to education, health, safety, job security and nutrition, women are disproportionately impacted by disasters, including climate-related disasters and pandemics.
Women’s exposure and vulnerability are amplified by the presence of underlying risk drivers, including gender inequality and by their lack of agency and leadership in disaster resilience efforts.
The WRD Knowledge Hub brings together a network of people who support women and girls affected by disasters and climate change.
We champion women’s agency and leadership in addressing the risks posed by disasters and we gather and share evidence, tools, and expertise to ensure efforts to help women and girls prepare and adapt to disasters and climate change are well-informed, coordinated and effective.