Policies and Actions for Gender and Diversity in Disaster Risk Reduction - Building back better with participation of women and high risk groups

Abstract

The Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on 11 March, 2011, caused serious damages in terms of people's lives, daily living activities and livelihood, astonishing not only Japan but the rest of the world. It marked a major turning point for the reevaluation of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and recovery measures in Japan. Afterwards, as recovery and reconstruction of the affects areas in East Japan progressed, emerging issues with a gender and diversity perspective for DRR came to light. We need to share and reflect on the knowledge and lessons gained in Japan on our international cooperation efforts as well.