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CommunicationPublished on 16 June 2022

Gender in DRM - Newsletter June 2022

The Gender Dimension of Disaster Risk Management

Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by disasters and threats, including the effects of climate change. Due to gender-specific barriers and inequalities, women are more likely to be killed or injured, and are confronted with higher economic losses and longer recovery time.

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SDC Network Climate, DRR & Environment
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC
Eichenweg 5
3003 Bern
Switzerland