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In recent years, droughts, floods and cyclones 

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have struck all regions of the African continent,

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leaving damaged properties,

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the loss of lives and ruined livelihoods in their wake.

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But we are not all equal when it comes to natural hazards:

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women, the elderly, children and people with disabilities

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are disproportionately affected

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due to existing socio-economic conditions,

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cultural beliefs and traditional practices. 

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Furthermore,

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 women are substantially under-represented

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in financing and reconstruction mechanisms,

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compounding inequalities.

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This has to change! 

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The African Risk Capacity

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is the development partner of choice

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leading innovative Pan African Disaster Risk Management solutions

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for climate resilience in Africa.

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At the ARC,

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we are convinced that addressing the gender gap is crucial 

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to reducing vulnerability and strengthening the resilience

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of the communities and populations.

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For this reason, 

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in cooperation with the African Union's 
Women, Gender and Youth Directorate

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and the Department of Agriculture, 
Rural Development,

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Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment,

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 we have developed an innovative tool  

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 to ensure the integration of gender equality and 
women’s empowerment issues

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into the disaster risk management and 
financing landscape. 

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Welcome to the African 
Gender & Disaster Risk Management Platform!

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Our platform provides grants to encourage relevant research.

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We publish studies, analyses and best practices

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 in order to address the existing research and 
development gap on gender issues.

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We leverage modern technological means

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to organise virtual discussions and brainstorming sessions 
across the African continent,

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 improving policy dialogue

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and guiding our stakeholders in their practical steps.

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The platform raises awareness of gender perspectives

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 and mobilises like-minded partners

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to advocate for gender transformative financial solutions.

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And we organise gender award ceremonies

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 to acknowledge our stakeholders’ contributions on the ground. 

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In the face of climate change, 

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there is no time to lose! 

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Let's join forces to untap the potential of the gender approach 

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in Disaster Risk Management

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and together build a more resilient future

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for the African continent.