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Recognise the strength of women and girls in reducing disaster risks: stories from Viet Nam
This publication aims to raise awareness on the importance of gender equality and women’s empowerment. It aims to tell the story behind the larger issues and show the visible force behind lasting change. For example, how a girl saved her father’s life from drowning; how a woman is devoting all her time and energy into teaching ethnic minority children how to better protect themselves; how girls express their concerns for an uncertain future in their own innovative way; how working with women in disaster preparedness and response can achieve better results, and through many more truly inspirati ...
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Available online: http://www.preventionweb.net/files/29260_28791sin15p3je9s5vjcjm6mm1eh2ufuta1.pdf
Miguel Coulier ; Ian Wilderspinc ; Pernille Goodall ; Adventist Development and Relief Agency ; CARE International ; European Commission Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection DG ; Inter Press Service International Association ; United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (Switzerland) ; United Nations Development Programme ; United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
Published by: United Nations ; 2012This publication aims to raise awareness on the importance of gender equality and women’s empowerment. It aims to tell the story behind the larger issues and show the visible force behind lasting change. For example, how a girl saved her father’s life from drowning; how a woman is devoting all her time and energy into teaching ethnic minority children how to better protect themselves; how girls express their concerns for an uncertain future in their own innovative way; how working with women in disaster preparedness and response can achieve better results, and through many more truly inspirational stories. It hopes to inspire the reader to take action now for the future generations to come.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Capacity development ; Gender ; Vulnerability ; Disaster prevention and preparedness ; Viet Nam
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