Training on Gender and Disaster Risk Management Session 6 –Engendering the Disaster Risk Management Cycle

Abstract:

Overall principles for gender sensitivity in DRM

• Ensure that women have equal involvement in planning and decision-making in every phase
• Whatever it takes -consult women and girls
• Involve women’s organizations and NGOs
• Monitor activities to detect emerging issues
• Observe, listen and ask questions
• Look for obstacles to women’s participation and empowerment
• Engage and motivate men and women, boys and girls