With the heightened probability of more intense and frequent disasters due to climate change, coupled with social fragmentation and mounting pressure on emergency services, communities face growing challenges in recovery. Extended recovery periods will have an adverse effect on families, partners, and specific vulnerable groups. Research has demonstrated an upsurge in domestic and family violence following such disasters.
Lessons in Disaster training will help you understand:
- The distinct experiences of women, men, and LGBTIQA+ people during disasters.
- How gender roles often expect men to protect and provide while women are expected to prioritise nurturing others at the expense of their own safety.
- That LGBTIQA+ people’s needs are frequently overlooked in disaster situations.
- That applying a gendered lens at every stage of disaster leads to stronger and more inclusive communities in recovery.