News & Views ‘A lot of people in harm’s way’: What to know ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s forecasted landfall The cyclone is predicted to become one of the most significant weather events in Australia’s recent history.
Climate Domestic violence rates increase after climate disasters, new study finds The effects of climate change directly impact the rate of intimate partner violence, a new study from the UK has found.
News & Views Bali holiday ends in tragedy for two tourists as nation battles deadly flash flooding and landslides A fatal landslide in popular holiday destination Bali has left two tourists dead including one Australian woman.
News & Views Young people, especially girls, are always hit hardest in disasters and emergencies- Australia must step up The power of education during crises for girls, cannot be underestimated. Plan International is calling on the Australian gov. to help.
News & Views Women from Türkiye speak about the devastation of earthquakes Women from Türkiye who are now based in Australia speak to us about the horror and sense of helplessness in the weeks after the earthquake.
Health rights and gender-based violence Women and girls face more risk, more danger, after earthquake in Türkiye and Syria For women and girls in Türkiye and Syria, the consequences they face is materially harder and more dangerous after Monday’s earthquake.
News & Views This is how natural disasters impact men and women differently and why gender equality efforts must consider climate change Women remain susceptible to poor health outcomes, violence and inequalities in all stages of a disaster, from preparedness through to response and recovery.
Climate Climate change is a security threat the government keeps ignoring. We’ll show up empty handed to yet another global summit A new report from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute says the federal government has overlooked the national security threats of climate change.
Climate Floods leave a legacy of mental health problems — and disadvantaged people are often hardest hit Unless you’ve lived through it, it’s hard to understand how stressful a catastrophic flood can be – both in the moment and long after the event.
News & Views Domestic violence will spike in the bushfire aftermath, and governments can no longer ignore it There’s a growing awareness in Australia that natural disasters amplify conditions leading to incidents of domestic violence.
News & Views Grassroots women won’t be left behind in reducing disaster risks Women continue to use grassroots community networks to develop long-term sustainable approaches to combat climate change, disasters and conflict.
