Women, Girls, Boys and Men: Different Needs - Equal Opportunities

Women, Girls, Boys and Men: Different Needs - Equal Opportunities
ISBN-10
9211320267
ISBN-13
9789211320268
Category
Equality
Language
English
Published
2007-11-16
Publisher
UN
Author
United Nations

Description

This handbook looks at practical guidance on identifying and addressing the differing needs and situations of women, girls, boys and men, about being sensitive to gender issues in humanitarian crises. Ignoring or being blind to these different needs can have serious implications for the protection and survival of people caught up in humanitarian crises. This Handbook sets out standards for the integration of gender issues from the outset of a new complex emergency or disaster, so that humanitarian services provided neither exacerbate nor inadvertently put people at risk; reach their target audience; and have maximum positive impact. The Handbook is divided into two sections: A: Fundamental Principles and B: Areas of Work. Section A should be studied by all readers and used in combination with the specific sector chapters in Section B.

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