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Overview
This collection of articles explores the ways in which emergencies affect men and women differently, from the risks and vulnerabilities they face during disasters to their changing roles and responsibilities and the resources they bring when preparing for and coping with disaster. It also considers the ways in which humanitarian responses influence the nature of gender relations.
Some contributors focus on humanitarian activity during natural disasters and analyze responses to conflict; others consider the post-crisis period of reconstruction and provide lessons and recommendations for conflict resolution and peace building.
The book includes case studies drawn from Latin America, Israel, and Kyrgyzstan
Synopsis
This collection of articles explores the new directions that development and humanitarian organizations have taken in response to meeting women's interests and needs in humanitarian emergencies. Efficient, swift delivery of humanitarian programs to the people who need help most cannot occur without addressing gender issues. At times of crisis, women and men face particular challenges based on the social norms and roles they adopt in family and society. Recognizing this and catering for it in humanitarian interventions can make the difference between success and failure.