Gender

Arab human development report research paper series:

This report aims to present a comprehensive desk review and mapping exercise for an overview of the impact of climate change on the Arab region. It presents an assessment of projected impacts

This publication is an initial step in documenting, collecting and sharing disaster recovery experiences and lessons, which also integrate disaster reduction initiatives aimed at reducing the womens' vulnerability.

This working brief addresses the importance of gender in climate change adaptation in CARE's work for empowering the most vulnerable women and men to achieve climate-resilient livelihoods and reduce disaster risks. It assesses: (i) the influence of gender

This report provides an analysis and summary of the findings of eight case studies focusing on climate change impacts and adaptation opportunities in Africa at the household level and in particular on gender differentiated impacts of climate change. It

The Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction launched for the first time internationally in Bahrain on 17-18 May by the UN Secretary General Ban Ki -moon will be launched regionally in Bangkok on 25 May 2009, at the United Nations Conference Centre, in presence of senior officials from the Regional Organisations, Government of Thailand, senior representatives from the UN Agencies, International Financial Institutions, and the Civil Society, followed by a discussion on the implications of the Reports? findings for the Asia and the Pacific. > View full story

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Digital and urban frontiers: girls in a changing landscape:

This book addresses cities and cyberspace as rapidly growing areas where girls will be at risk but where opportunities abound. It focuses on adolescent girls – girls who are at a particularly

This publication presents grassroots women's initiatives from five different countries (Czech Republic, India, Kenya, Peru and Russia) providing insights into the participation of local communities in decentralized decision making and local governance