Gender and natural disasters

Elaine Enarson

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Gender and natural disasters

Elaine Enarson

Working paper (InFocus Programme on Crisis Response and Reconstruction), 1, ILO

2000

Abstract

women

natural disaster

social implication

economic implication

ILO Programme

poverty

self employed

work load

unpaid work

working conditions

plan of action

gender mainstreaming

emergency relief

income generating activities

employers participation

womens organization

womens empowerment

Discusses the economic and social impact of natural disasters on women. Outlines recommendations for ensuring gender-fair recovery initiatives. Includes a project proposal on gender equity in crisis.

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Title: Gender and natural disasters
Creators: Elaine Enarson
Contributors: InFocus Programme on Crisis Response and Reconstruction
International Labour Organization. Recovery and Reconstruction Department
Publisher: ILO; Geneva
Date published: 2000
Series: Working paper (InFocus Programme on Crisis Response and Reconstruction); 1
Number of pages: x, 58 p.
Language: English
Asset Type: working paper
Record Identifier: 995328543602676