Disasters Aren’t Equal: Why Gender Matters

In this episode of Doing Disasters Differently: The Podcast, host Renae Hanvin speaks with Dr. Margaret Moreton about gender and disaster.  She discusses the critical importance of integrating gender perspectives into disaster management. She highlights how disasters impact different genders unequally and shares practical ways to create more inclusive, resilient communities. Together, we explore practical insights, lived experience, and real-world strategies to help communities, businesses, governments, and leaders build stronger disaster resilience in an increasingly uncertain world.  In this episode, we cover:  The meaning of gender and disaster Disasters do not discriminate, but impacts do The importance of inclusive disaster planning The role of social capital in resilience Addressing gender-based violence post-disaster Changing mindsets to embed gender considerations The significance of community connection and social infrastructure The challenge of translating evidence into policy Subscribe now and join us as we explore smarter, stronger, and more connected ways to prepare for the future.