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Why Are Women More Vulnerable During Disasters? Violations of Women’s Human Rights in the Tsunami Aftermath

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January 24, 2009

Why Are Women More Vulnerable During Disasters? Violations of Women’s Human Rights in the Tsunami Aftermath

The report presents testimonies from women’s groups involved in the relief efforts which indicate that women are more vulnerable and at risk during natural disasters. The report demonstrates that in disastrous situations women tend to have less access to relief resources as relief efforts rely on existing structures of resource distribution that reflect the patriarchal structure of society.

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Region
Publisher
APWLD
Publication year
2005

The report presents testimonies from women’s groups involved in the relief efforts which indicate that women are more vulnerable and at risk during natural disasters. The report demonstrates that in disastrous situations women tend to have less access to relief resources as relief efforts rely on existing structures of resource distribution that reflect the patriarchal structure of society.

Resource type
Region
Publisher
APWLD
Publication year
2005