Feminist approaches
Women, girls and gender-diverse people are disproportionately affected by disasters, especially those who have preexisting vulnerabilities because of structural inequities. Women and children are 14 times more likely to die from a disaster than men.
Yet funding to support women, especially in larger complex humanitarian emergencies is insufficient and usually does not go to women-led organisations.
A feminist humanitarian response to crises and climate change is one way to address the root causes of women’s marginalisation. It is also a way to ensure that all vulnerable groups are identified and prioritised for assistance, that they have delegated decision-making power, and that intentional efforts are made to ensure people from all marginalised groups participate in the decisions that affect them, as well as in the response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of a disaster.
This response works to elevate women’s voices and leadership within and outside of the mainstream humanitarian structures.
During this webinar, donors will learn: What a feminist humanitarian approach means; the challenges and structural inequities in the current, mainstream humanitarian response structure; how donors can incorporate feminist principles and approaches in their grantmaking.
Speakers
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Nicole BehnamVice president of strategy, innovation and special projects, Center for Disaster Philanthropy
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PeiYao ChenPresident and CEO, Global Fund for Women
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Nadella OyaFounder and director of createfuturegood Chair of the Caribbean Gender Alliance Co-convener of the Caribbean Humanitarian Partnership Platform
Notes
This webinar is being hosted by the US-based Centre for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP). It takes place at 1pm (EST) / 6pm (UK) / 9pm (UAE). You can register here.