A training session focused on strengthening community capacities for gender-responsive disaster risk reduction was recently held in Gori. The initiative was organized by UN Women in partnership with the Women’s National League, with financial support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
The program emphasized that women and girls often face more vulnerability during disasters due to economic, social and cultural factors. To address these challenges, the training increased women’s participation in disaster risk prevention, preparedness and response, while also contributing to community knowledge of gender-responsive approaches.
Participants were introduced to a range of practical skills, including first aid, preparing emergency bags and providing psychosocial support. In addition, the training explored the gender dimensions of disaster risk.
The event is part of the broader ‘Gender in Disaster Risk Reduction’ (GDRR) project which aims to equip communities with tools to respond more effectively to emergencies while ensuring women’s voices are central to disaster risk management.
