An international online forum for discussion, networking, and information exchange among a global network of researchers and practitioners interested in gender relations in disaster contexts. Resources include the GDN listserv, the Gender and Disaster Sourcebook, and the Gender and Disaster Network Knowledgebase.
The Gender and Disaster Sourcebook is an online collection of articles, case studies, field guides, training materials, and other resources for those who are interested in and working towards a gendered approach to disaster risk reduction.
This paper analyzes available research about sex and gender differences in vulnerability to and impact of disasters, and discusses the implications for disaster relief programs and policies.
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