Our Activities

The 2^-nd International Conference of Women, Family, and Disaster Studies: Empowering Women and Families: Building Environmental Resilience in the Face of Disasters

• Encouraging Innovative and Collaborative Solution in Disaster (BNPB)
• Making Policies Work for Women, Families, and the Planet (Japan)
• Sustainability as a Path to Disaster Recovery (Australia)
• Disasters Impact Women, Families, and the Environment (Indonesia)

It is a well-accepted notion that women are more vulnerable during disasters than men, especially in developing countries (Fan & Huang , 2023). One example of women’s vulnerability during disasters is the possibility of women experiencing sexual violence. During natural disasters, the possibility of sexual violence can increase due to damaged infrastructure, insecurity, and economic and social disruption. In such situations, women and children are at higher risk of experiencing sexual violence. The possibility of sexual violence in areas affected by natural disasters can increase. Increased rates of unwanted pregnancies and induced abortions, physical and mental injuries, and death can be consequences of sexual violence. One of the characteristics of natural disasters is their uncertainty and ambiguity. Because decisions must be made quickly during an emergency response, there must be adequate planning in advance, and preparedness in the community will reduce surprises in organizations responding to the disaster (Larijani , Moslehi , & Dowlati , 2022).