Vol. 3 No. 5 (2025): Issue Month: November, 2025
Articles

Empowering Women for Resilient Futures: Gender-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction in South Asia

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  • Nancy Kumari
Nancy Kumari
Special Centre for Disaster Research, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61359/11.2206-2558
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Published 2025-11-30

Keywords

  • Gender And Disasters,
  • Disaster Risk Reduction,
  • Gender Inequality,
  • Women’s Vulnerability,
  • Women’s Resilience

How to Cite

Nancy Kumari. (2025). Empowering Women for Resilient Futures: Gender-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction in South Asia. International Journal of Advanced Research and Interdisciplinary Scientific Endeavours, 3(5), 1026–1038. https://doi.org/10.61359/11.2206-2558

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Abstract

This research paper critically examines the role of women in disaster risk reduction (DRR) within the South Asian context, exploring how gender-inclusive strategies can strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability. South Asia is among the world’s most disaster-prone regions, and gender inequality amplifies women’s exposure to risk while limiting their participation in preparedness, response, and governance. Drawing on empirical evidence, policy frameworks, and case studies from across South Asia, this paper highlights barriers women face, evaluates gender-responsive DRR practices, and proposes a comprehensive approach for empowering women as agents of resilience.

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