Organized by: Gender Stakeholder Group of APP-DRR (GHSHG), Gender in Humanitarian Action (GIHA) Working Group
Topic: Gender-Responsive Anticipatory Action: Bridging Gaps, Building Resilience, and Advancing the Sendai GAP Format: Online Webinar Date: 27th February 2025 Time: 2:00pm to 3:30pm (BKK time) Moderator: UNOCHA, GIHA Co-chair
Webinar series
The Gender Stakeholder Group for Asia Pacific is planning to organize a series of webinar focusing on supporting the implementation of Sendai GAP recommendations this year.
The topics of webinars will be centred around gender responsive disaster risk governance in alignment to the key objectives of the Sendai Gender Action Plan (GAP). The discussions will delve deep into the key issues, challenges and ways forward to meet these objectives for successful implementation of the GAP. The purpose of the webinars goes beyond facilitating discourses but also sharing available resources and exchange of ideas and knowledge among experts and participants.
Overall objectives
- Strengthen participants’ knowledge of gender-responsive disaster risk governance
- Exploring the principles of gender-responsive disaster risk governance in alignment to the Sendai GAP
- Sharing tools, knowledge and resources on gender-responsive disaster risk governance to strengthen the implementation of Sendai GAP
The webinar “Gender-Responsive Anticipatory Action: Bridging Gaps, Building Resilience, and Advancing the Sendai GAP” is the first of the series and will be carried out jointly with the GIHA Working group and GSHG
Background and Rationale:
Disaster preparedness and response must be inclusive and gender-responsive to effectively reduce risks and mitigate impacts on vulnerable populations. The implementation of Anticipatory Action (AA) has demonstrated significant progress in reducing disaster-related losses, yet there remains a crucial need to strengthen Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in early warning and preparedness efforts. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) recognizes the necessity of gender-responsive disaster preparedness, and the Sendai Gender Action Plan (GAP) provides a structured approach to integrating gender considerations into AA policies and programs. The key objective 7 of Sendai GAP specifically focuses on Implementing gender-responsive and inclusive end-to-end multi-hazard early warning systems and anticipatory action
A recent regional survey conducted by UN Women, Technical Working group AA TWGAA and GiHA across four countries highlights key gaps and opportunities in advancing gender-responsive AA. The findings reveal the importance of ensuring national protocols embed GEDSI principles, strengthening access to community-based organizations in disaster preparedness processes, and enhancing the availability of resources to promote gender-responsive early warning systems.
Specific Objectives of the Webinar
This webinar aims to:
- Understanding the significance of GEDSI in Anticipatory Actions
- Present the current status of gender integration in AA implementation
- Discuss practical examples and field-based resources that contribute to GEDSI in AA and MHEWS
- Facilitate a dialogue between government representatives, other DRR practitioners and and technical experts on integrating gender perspectives into national AA frameworks
Key Themes and Discussions
Overview of Gender Responsive AA and MHEWS
The webinar will begin with a short overview of the concept of gender-responsive AA, discussing on the aspects of inclusivity in AA aligning with the Key objective 7 and Action 24 and 25 of the Sendai GAP.
Presentation of Regional Survey Findings
The webinar will provide an overview of the regional survey conducted across four countries, showcasing trends in gender-responsive AA and key insights on gaps and opportunities. The presentation will include graphical representations of findings and case studies highlighting best practices in GEDSI integration.
Strengthening Gender-Responsive Early Warning and Anticipatory Action
Building on survey findings, this session will focus on actionable strategies to strengthen GEDSI in national protocols and policies in AA and early warning systems, access for community-based organizations, and leveraging resources for gender-responsive forecast-based planning.
Government and Stakeholder Perspectives on AA Implementation
Representatives from two/three governments will share how findings from the survey inform national policies and AA strategies. The discussion will highlight country-specific efforts, challenges, and innovative approaches to ensuring inclusive disaster preparedness.
Webinar Agenda
- Welcome and GiHA Intro- Moderator GiHA Co-Chair
- Welcome and Opening Remarks (GSG/DN)
- Introduction to the Gender Stakeholder Group and GIHA Working Group
- Overview of Anticipatory Action and the Sendai Gender Action Plan
- Importance of Gender Integration in Anticipatory Action (AA)
- Key principles of gender-responsive AA
- Strengthening inclusive disaster preparedness through the Sendai GAP
- Regional Survey Findings and Insights (Summaiya Kabir) (10 mins)
- Presentation of key findings with diagrams and graphs
- Trends in gender-responsive AA across the region
- Discussion/Question and Answer
- Tools and Strategies for Inclusive AA
- Dr. Bhisma Kumar Bhusal- GEDSI strategy of NDRRMA Nepal (legal protocols)
- Ms. Sarala Fernando, UNFPA Sri Lanka – GBV Safety audit
- Ms. Michelle Higelin, ActionAid Australia - on Women’s leadership
- Discussion
- Government Perspectives on the applicability of presented tools and approaches in their country context
- Q&A
- Closing Remarks and Key Takeaways by the moderator
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