Recognize the strength of women and girls in reducing disaster risks!

Recognise the strength of women and girls in reducing disaster risks!

Publication year 2012
Author(s)/editor(s) United Nations Viet Nam and Oxfam, with contributions from UN Women and other UN agencies working in Viet Nam

With disasters affecting Viet Nam annually, in combination with a particular vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change, it is essential to recognize women and girls as dynamic actors in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. It aims to tell the story behind the larger issues and show the visible force behind lasting change.

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Bibliographic information

Number of pages
36
Resource type(s)
Case studies
Publishing entities
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
UN Women office publishing
UN Women Headquarters Office

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Gender equality and women’s empowerment

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