We advocate for the collection of gender-disaggregated data in order to address gender bias and inequalities, which is why we use the term gender-responsive data.
Description
People experience disasters and conflicts differently based on their gender. Often women, gender minorities and other people fromÌýmarginalised groups are the hardest hit due toÌýtheirÌýgender roles,ÌýsocialÌýexpectations and power relations. Their experience is further worsened because of their lack of presence in decision making.ÌýIn order to tackle gender inequality as one of the key global challenges, it is crucial to collect gender-disaggregated data.ÌýGiven the parts of society that are often excluded from day to day engagement and decision making, data collected during disastersÌýand conflictsÌýcan be a useful tool for understanding what requirements these groups may have and how best to ensure engagement with them during planning and policy-making to ensure anÌýall-inclusive response. Despite the need and commitment under the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, onlyÌýa small minorityÌýof countries worldwide have allocated resources to collect gender-disaggregated data.Ìý
Reference Guide series on Gender and DisasterÌý- Volume 2
As part of our objective toÌýsupport the collection, analysis and dissemination of gender-disaggregated data, we regularly publish and update Bibliography guides toÌýshare knowledge that builds on gender considerations in disaster settings. AÌýÌýis also available on the website fo the Gender and Disaster Network.
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